Battle of Yorktown
1781-10-19Yorktown, Virginiahigh importance
The Siege of Yorktown was the decisive engagement of the American Revolution. American and French forces, led by George Washington and the Comte de Rochambeau, trapped British General Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. After weeks of bombardment, Cornwallis surrendered on October 19, 1781, effectively ending the war.
Key Takeaways
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Decisive battle that ended the Revolutionary War
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French alliance was crucial to victory
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Led to the Treaty of Paris (1783)