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George Washington defeated British General Cornwallis at the Siege of Yorktown, which culminated on October 19, 1781. This decisive victory effectively ended major military operations in the American Revolutionary War, leading to negotiations for peace and ultimately the independence of the United States. The American and French forces' coordinated efforts were crucial in this significant defeat for Cornwallis.

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