Discover how the Battle of Guilford Courthouse on March 15, 1781, dealt a fatal strategic blow to the British army, paving the way to American victory at Yorktown.
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Charles Cornwallis – General, Revolution & Facts
Discover the life of General Charles Cornwallis, from his military campaigns in the American Revolution and the defeat at Yorktown to his post-war career in India.
Siege of Yorktown
Discover how the Siege of Yorktown in 1781 became the ultimate turning point of the American Revolutionary War, sealing independence for the 13 colonies.