Скачать или смотреть The Battle of Yorktown: The Siege That Won America’s Independence

In September 1781, American and French forces launched the decisive siege of Yorktown, trapping the British army under General Cornwallis. George Washington and the Comte de Rochambeau coordinated a masterful campaign, marching south in secrecy while the French fleet blocked British escape by sea.

After surrounding Yorktown, the Allies opened a devastating bombardment that shattered British defenses. Nighttime assaults captured the crucial redoubts, tightening the encirclement. On October 17, Cornwallis surrendered more than 8,000 troops.

The victory at Yorktown broke Britain’s resolve and effectively ended the American Revolutionary War. It was the moment when the United States secured its independence and reshaped the future of the Atlantic world.

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