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Why did General Washington advance on Yorktown instead of New York?
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Why did george washington decide to attack the british at yorktown?
Washington was not experienced in bombard-type battles and invasions (siege warfare). He instead went to General Rochambeau of the French Army for advice, and Rochambeau suggested that Yorktown was the better option as it was next to water (The Chesapeake Bay/ Atlantic). This was better as French ships could surround Yorktown and the land forces along with artillery could bombard the city by using fortified trenches. This was a more strategic option rather than attacking a fully armed and fortified New York City where General Clinton's forces took command. This option instead of attacking Yorktown would be disastrous and therefore cause the remaining American forces along with French forces to sustain many casualties.
Who was a british commander who was tricked into thinking that the patriots were going to attack new york but instead they surrounded Yorktown and forced surrender on October 19 1781?
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Did paul revere meet George Washington?
No he pooped his pants instead
What was general Rahl doing?
General Rahl was immersed in a chess game instead of reading the note.
Who was the had of the colonial army?
If you meant "head" instead of "had", george Washington led the colonial army.
Did general Corn wallas surrender to George Washington in Yorktown?
General Cornwallis did not surrender personally to George Washington. Instead he sent a deputy to do the job.
Who is the general that Surrender at Yorktown?
The British general O'Hara, on behalf of General Cornwallis who claimed to be sick, surrendered Cornwallis's sword at Yorktown. The terms of surrender had been agreed upon earlier that morning. General Rochambeau was the intended receiver, but refused the sword, gesturing instead that O'Hara should give it to General Washington. General Washington then called forth his second in command, General Benjamin Lincoln to accept the sword. Benjamin Lincoln was the commanding general at the Battle of Charleston, where he had been forced to surrender to Cornwallis with humiliating terms of surrender. General Benjamin Lincoln did accept the sword from General Charles O'Hara, officially declaring surrender for the British.
Who surrendered to Washington at Yorktown?
Cornwallis did, assuming that's the battle your talking about. Nathaniel Greene sent Cornwallis on a chase, because he just kept retreating deeper and deeper into the colonies. Cornwallis was called back, and he ended up in Yorktown, thinking that this was a wise move because he had the coast to his back, and therefore he could only be attacked on one side. But instead he ended up being surrounded by the French Navy and the continental army. Not such a good idea after all.
Why did george washington decide to attack the british at yorktown?
Washington was not experienced in bombard-type battles and invasions (siege warfare). He instead went to General Rochambeau of the French Army for advice, and Rochambeau suggested that Yorktown was the better option as it was next to water (The Chesapeake Bay/ Atlantic). This was better as French ships could surround Yorktown and the land forces along with artillery could bombard the city by using fortified trenches. This was a more strategic option rather than attacking a fully armed and fortified New York City where General Clinton's forces took command. This option instead of attacking Yorktown would be disastrous and therefore cause the remaining American forces along with French forces to sustain many casualties.
Why did George Washington attack Yorktown instead?
George Washington wanted this change to be secret and because if this is too big of a deal, the British would send reinforcements there, so just to his army, he changed plans.
How was the war won at yourktown?
In the American Revolutionary War, the British army had the American Army at the end of the cape with their backs against the sea. Then an army sent by General Greene attacked the British Army from the rear. The remains of the British Army escaped to Yorktown. General Lafayette penned down the British Army in the town of Yorktown. They were joined by the French Fleet and a French Army from the Caribbean. At that point Lafayette had all he needed to win the battle and make the British surrender. Instead, he sent word to General Washington. Lafayette wanted to make it obvious that the British had surrendered to the Americans. Washington marched his army from New York to Yorktown as did Rochambleau. During the night They captured British redoubts. They hauled French long range cannon to the redoubts. From there they blew the British artillery to bits. Then the American and French artillery began pounding the British position. The artillery stopped as American and French forces prepared to attack. Instead, the British waved a white flag of surrender. The British surrendered to Washington.
British commander who lost at Yorktown?
Charles Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown, however, instead of doing it in person, he sent Charles O'Hara to do it for him.Ema GibbinsThanks so much you'r a life saverWho was the British general surrendered at York Town?
Why is Washington DC in Virginia instead of Washington?
Washington was city
What mistakes did the British make in their attempt to win over the hearts and minds of?
They spread too thinly across the southern colonies and general how went after George Washington instead of helping general Burgoyne
What word could you use instead of In advance?
Before.
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Why did Washington decided to go to Virginia instead of attacking the british in NYC?
To defeat the British General Cromwell in Virginia. New York was already lost. - Elizabeth Proverbs_31_Woman@AOL.com
