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George Washington originally thought that an attack on the enemy was best at New York, but was convinced otherwise by Admiral de Grasse. Grasse had written a letter asking Washington to come south where they could launch a joint operation. Washington agreed and began to march his troops down to Yorktown on August 19th. Both Grasse and Washington were convinced that at Yorktown they could bombard the British troops into submission.
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∙ 9y agoIn the 1781 campaign of the American Revolutionary War, General George Washington was convinced of the importance of pursuing and attacking the British at Yorktown mostly because of the military advantages that his force enjoyed. With a strong contingent of French troops joining the sizeable American army, and with the French navy driving off the British fleet from the nearby seas, Washington discerned the opportunity for victory -- and victory was in fact achieved.
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∙ 10y agoThe british acually didn't win it was the coloniest that did ...
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Who won the battle of Yorktown the French or British?
Americans and french won the battle of Yorktown
Who won the battle at Yorktown 1781?
No, he nor any other British leader won it. The Americans won the Battle of Yorktown when the British surrendered. The surrender marked the end of the Revolutionary War.
Who won the battle of Yorktown in what year was it in?
The Franco-America army won against the British at Yorktown in 1781.
What happened after the battle of Yorktown?
The Boston Tea party was before Yorktown.
Did O'HARA surrender at the battle of Yorktown?
Yes. General O'Hara represented the British in the battle of Yorktown on October 19th 1781. The French and Americans won the battle and then the war.
Which general won the Revolutionary War?
George Washington won by forcing the British to capitulate at the Battle of Yorktown.
Who won the battle of the Yorktown?
General george washington To be more specific: The AMERICANS won the battle of Yorktown which was fought over with the British. The American's LEADER was general George Washington.
Who won at Yorktown?
The Franco-American allied forces decisively defeated the British at Yorktown in 1781, the last major battle of the war.
What happened at the Battle of Yorktown who won?
The Continental Army won at Yorktown.
When did the British?
After the battle at 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.
What happened in the Yorktown battle?
the Americans defeated the british. it was Britain's last stand. America won the revolution
