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Lord Cornwallis was one of the top British generals in the Revolutionary War. He was successful in several battles, but is best remembered for his surrender to colonial forces at Yorktown in 1781, effectively ending the war.

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What battles did Lord Cornwallis fight in?

sometimes he will surrender to Yorktown.


What was the most important thing Charles Cornwallis did in the Revolutionary War?

the most important thing general cornwallis did was fight in the battle of york town


What battles did general cornwallis fight in?

Yorktown on the 28th of September and it lasted to the 19 of October this was in the year 1781


Why did General Cornwallis feel it was important to fight a gentlemens warand treat the colonists with respect?

Cornwallis was a student of war tactics. He believed in war as a civilized assertion of Empire. Honor was very important to him.


What other action did Charles Cornwallis take to aid the patriots in their fight against Britain?

No clue maybe sex


Who led the side against George Washington in the American Revolution?

General Cornwallis of Great Britain


What were the names of Charles Cornwallis's parents?

willa cornwallis and washington cornwallis


Did General Cornwallis actually fight in the Revolutionary War?

He fought in the Revolutionary War, the Seven Years War, and the Irish Rebellion of 1798.


What battles did Charles Cornwallis fight in?

Yorktown on the 28th of September and it lasted to the 19 of October this was in the year 1781


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.


Where did General Charles Cornwallis surrender?

Yorktown, and mate did he let our side down, jolly poor show.


Is Charles Cornwallis lord Cornwallis?

yes