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Why was Comte de Rochambeau famous?

He was the commander and chief of the French in the American Revolution... I'm only ten and I know that....


What french commender helped Washington at Yorktown?

The Marquis de Lafayette led troops in the land campaign, and the Comte de Grasse commanded the French fleet of 24 ships.


What did comte de rochambeau do in the American revoliton?

He lead his french troops in to Yorktown and Teamed up with George Washington.


What people did France send to colonies?

In 1778, France sent Jean-Baptiste Donatein de-Vimer, cone de Rochambeau, better known as Rochambeau along with 7,000 French troops; Chateau de Ravel, better known as Count Charles Hector, Comte d'Estaing, along with 12 ships and 14 frigates; Admiral Francois Joseph Paul de Grasse also known as Comte de Grasse, and Vice Admiral Louis Guillovet, Comte d'oOvilliers> When the Vice Admiral came to America, he joined forces Admiral Charles Hector. It was their strategy to blockade any ships headed for British General Cornwallis that led to the generals surrender. Also there, was Marquis de Lafayette. He and some others came on their own in 1777. In total, France sent 9 infantry regiments and a Dragoon (a volunteer fighting force).


What French commander brought troops to help George Washington surround Cornwallis' army?

General George Washington was joined by a French army led by General Count of Rochambeau, above New York City. The allied force started marching against Cornwallis. They reached Williamsburg, where they were joined by Lafayette's force, reinforced by other French troops landed by French Admiral De Grasse. From Williamsburg they marched eastward against the British defenses.