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The Battle of Yorktown (1781) was the last major battle in the American Revolution. British general Cornwallis was against French general Marquis de Lafayette and General George Washington. French admiral DeGrasse was commander of the French naval fleet and defeated the British What's_a_brief_summary_on_the_Battle_at_Yorktown, thus prohibiting them from entering Chesapeake Bay and giving aid and resources to Cornwallis. Cornwallis was surrendered--Washington's troops came from the North and Lafayette's from the South. This was called the 'pincer' strategy. Cornwallis couldn't go anywhere--by land (blockage by Washington and Lafayette) or by sea (blockage by DeGrasse). Cornwallis surrendered on October 17, his troops vastly outnumbered. By winning this battle, America won the war.
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Where did Cornwallis surrender?
At the Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Yorktown was fought in the states of?
The Battle of Yorktown took place in Virginia.
Who made the strategic error in the battle of Yorktown?
General George Cornwallis made the strategic battle in the battle of Yorktown.
What was the final major battle of the revolutionary war?
British surrender at Yorktown Virginia was the last major event,
Battle of Bunker Hill ended the revolutionary war?
No, the Battle of Bunker Hill did not end the Revolutionary War, the Battle of Yorktown did.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the battle of Yorktown?
what is the advantages and disadvantages of the battle of yorktown?
What revolutionary war battle led to the defeat of the British at the battle of Yorktown?
You have the answer in your question. It was the battle of Yorktown.
Where was the last battle of Revolutionary War?
Yorktown, Virginia
What state was the Battle of Yorktown fought in?
The Battle of Yorktown took place in Virginia.
How did Yorktown get its name?
From the Battle of Yorktown. It was the battle that ended the Revolutionary War. Yorktown is the south eastern tip of Virginia.
Where was the Battle of Yorktown fought?
Yorktown, VA
Where did Cornwallis surrender?
At the Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Yorktown was fought in the states of?
The Battle of Yorktown took place in Virginia.
What day did the battle of Yorktown take place?
The battle of Yorktown started on a Tuesday.
What battle helped end the American revolution?
the Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the American Revolution.
Who made the strategic error in the battle of Yorktown?
General George Cornwallis made the strategic battle in the battle of Yorktown.
Was the battle of Yorktown in the Civil War?
No. The Battle of Yorktown was the defining battle of the American war for independence from Britain. The Yorktown Battle was part of the American Revolutionary War in 1781 and it was also a battle in the Civil war in 1862.
