Yorktown (28 sept. 1781 – 19 oct. 1781)
Description:
Supported by the French army and navy, Washington's forces defeated Lord Charles Cornwallis' veteran army dug in at Yorktown, Virginia. Victory at Yorktown led directly to the peace negotiations that ended the war in 1783 and gave America its independence.
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
28 sept. 1781
19 oct. 1781
~ 21 days