Because he believe that the British Fleet of the Chesapeake would have ensured supplies, reinforcements and his line of communication with Sir Henry Clinton in New York City.
Cornwallis Surrendered at Yorktown
General Cornwallis surrendered in Yorktown, Virginia, heralding the end of the Revolutionary War.General Cornwallis surrendered in Yorktown.
General Cornwallis surrendered in Yorktown. Yorktown
At the Battle of Yorktown
General Lord Cornwallis was the commander of the British Army at the Battle of Yorktown.
General Cornwallis was trapped in Yorktown, Virginia.
Yes, he was the one that Cornwallis chased until he (Cornwallis) fled to Yorktown where he was trapped.
General Cornwallis
At Yorktown.
General Cornwallis
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