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On September 28, 1781, the siege of Yorktown began. An excerpt from the article:
"When British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and his army surrendered to General George Washington’s American force and its French allies at the Battle of Yorktown on October 19, 1781, it was more than just military win. The outcome in Yorktown, Virginia marked the conclusion of the last major battle of the American Revolution and the start of a new nation's independence. It also cemented Washington’s reputation as a great leader and eventual election as first president of the United States."
"When British General Lord Charles Cornwallis and his army surrendered to General George Washington’s American force and its French allies at the Battle of Yorktown on October 19, 1781, it was more than just military win. The outcome in Yorktown, Virginia marked the conclusion of the last major battle of the American Revolution and the start of a new nation's independence. It also cemented Washington’s reputation as a great leader and eventual election as first president of the United States."
Battle of Yorktown
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Mao Tse Tung stated he wanted his insurgency force to grow in size to match the government's military forces, and that is what Washington was able to accomplish.
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Three cheers for the "Battle of Yorktown"; Hip hip hip horay.....
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having visited Yorktown and Jamestown I was suprised at how close together they were. Anyone traveling in the area should stop and take a look. It's well worth the time
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