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Battle of Yorktown was a pivotal battle in the American Revolution from 28th September to 19th October 1781.
During the fall of 1781, Washington laid siege to Yorktown, which the British forces, under Lord Cornwallis had seized.
The combatants were the Americans under General George Washington, the French under Lieutenant General de Rochambeau and the British under Major General Lord Cornwallis
The troop numbers were 8,800 Americans, 7,800 French and 6,000 British, with 500 British, 80 American and 200 French killed or wounded.
In October 19, 1781 the British commander, Lord Cornwallis surrendered the British garrison in Yorktown, Virginia after a siege. His surrender pretty much ended the war.
For details on the battle check out the website The American Revolution. They have an extensive writeup of the battle and aftermath http://www.americanrevolution.com/his_win_ind_yorktown.html
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe Battle of Yorktown was fought from September 28 to October 19, 1781 between the United States and France on one side, and Great Britain on the other side. The result was a victory for America and France.
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∙ 11y agoThe Battle of Yorktown was the last major engagement of the American Revolution (1775-1783) and was fought September 28 to October 19
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∙ 12y agoafter 3 weeks of bombardment from Washington general Cornwallis surrendered Yorktown. york town was an important strategic fort commercially because of its ports
The Battle of Yorktown led to the victory of the patriots.
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∙ 9y agoThe British were defeated in 1781, leading to the official end of the War of American Independence in 1783.
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∙ 14y agoIt was the last battle of the Revolutionary War:General Lord Charles Cornwallis along with over 7,000 British troops surrendered at Yorktown Va on October 17, 1781
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∙ 12y agolord Cornwallis sent out some men with white flags in surrender. the Americans and the french then threw a party.
They never threw a party! It was the olden-days! What are you crazy?
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∙ 15y agoto scared to fight
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What geographic features affected the Battle of Yorktown during the American Revolution?
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of the battle of Yorktown?
what is the advantages and disadvantages of the battle of yorktown?
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.
What state was the Battle of Yorktown fought in?
The Battle of Yorktown took place in Virginia.
What battle helped end the American revolution?
the Battle of Yorktown was the last major battle of the American Revolution.
What happened at the Battle of Yorktown who won?
The Continental Army won at Yorktown.
Did the Battle of Bunker Hill happened first or the Battle of Yorktown?
Bunker Hill happened first it took place on 17 June 1775. The Battle of Yorktown was in 1781.
What happened before battle of Yorktown?
they lost and all died
In which state is Yorktown located?
There have been many historical events that happened in Yorktown, it is where the battle of Yorktown took place. Yorktown is located in the state of Virginia.
what happened because the Americans won this battle?
The Battle of Yorktown ended the revolutionary war
When did Yorktown happen?
If you are talking about the Battle of Yorktown then that happened on 1781 between Americans and French against the British in Virginia.
What happened to the British at the battle of Yorktown?
they lost and all died they surrened
On which side was George Washington during the Battle of Yorktown?
Americans
How many people were captured during the Battle of Yorktown?
200
What happened after the battle of Yorktown?
The Boston Tea party was before Yorktown.
What was the last battle of the middle campaign?
The last major battle of the Middle Campaigns during the American Revolution was Yorktown. The Siege of Yorktown took place in 1781.
What happened as a result of the Battle of Yorktown?
The British general, Lord Cornwallis , surrendered his army to Washinton at Yorktown, effectively ending the Revolutionary War.
