oct 19, 1781 - Battle of Yorktown
Description:
The french Surround Chesapeake Bay by ship and trap the British troops with General Cornwallis. While other French and American Forces trap the British Inland starting to attack the city With cannons. At the end Cornwallis is forced to surrender along with 9000 of his troops. This technically marks the British defeat of the War.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 19, 1781
Now
~ 244 years ago