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The Battle of Yorktown took place during September and October of 1781. It marked the end of the Revolutionary War. Cornwallis, the British commander was help up in Yorktown for three weeks. The battle ended October 17, 1781. It started when Cornwallis set up camp with his army at Yorktown. He thought he was safe there because the British navy could supply his camp there. Washington's troops and French troops under Comte Rochambeau trapped Cornwallis by land. The French Admiral de Grasse trapped Cornwallis by sea. Cornwallis was trapped. He had to surrender.
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Quick Facts:
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Americans won
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Known as the end of the war
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The French helped with their navy
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Cornwallis was the British commander in this battle
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Cornwallis surrendered on October, 17 1781
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The American commander in this battle was Washington
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The French admiral was Admiral De Grasse
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The French commander of ground forces was Comte de Rochambeau
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