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Yorktown
Battle Name : Yorktown
Date(s) : 06 October 1781 - 19 October 1781
Part of : American War of Independence ,
Outcome : A victory for French and American Forces over British Forces
Type of battle : Land, Seige
Summary
The British Army under General Cornwallis fortified itself at Yorktown. The combined French and American armies under Washington and Rochambeau surrounded and besieged Cornwallis. After all hope of assistance faded away, Cornwallis surrendered. This was the last major land battle in the American War for Independence.
Location
The village of Yorktown on the York River, in South-Eastern Virginia, USA (USA)
Casualty figures
British Forces
- Number engaged :
- 8,885
- Casualties :
- 7,723 (86.92%)
French and American Forces
- Number engaged :
- n/a
- Casualties :
- n/a
