20 sept. 1781 - Battle of Yorktown
Description:
Washington and Rochambeau (French) trap Cornwallis (British) against Chespeake Bay. French navy blocks British fleet and Cornwallis surrenders 70,000 men. This was the last major battle of the war.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
20 sept. 1781
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 244 ans