Siege of Yorktown (sep 30, 1781 – oct 19, 1781)
Description:
The French were crucial in the siege of Yorktown because they helped make the British surrender. In addition, the Spanish assisted the French in creating a naval blockade. This was lead by George Washington, who became a war hero after the war and eventually the first president.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 30, 1781
oct 19, 1781
~ 19 days