Battle of Yorktown
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The Battle of Yorktown was a battle fought during the American Revolution. Fought in 1781, it is considered the last major battle of the Revolution. The Continental Army, led by George Washington, won against the British, led by General Lord Charles Cornwallis.
The Americans were assisted by the French, led by the Marquis de Lafayette and the Comte de Rochambeau. The battle took place in Yorktown, Virginia, near the York River. After being cut-off by the French fleet, Cornwallis surrendered to the Americans and the Continental Army.
The battle is considered the ending battle of the revolution and led to the Treaty of Paris in 1783.
