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The Battle of Yorktown: Britain's Surrender in the Revolutionary War
December 26, 2019
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On October 14, 1781, Washington and French General Comte de Rochambeau attacked on October 14th, capturing two British defense. British Gen. Cornwallis surrendered two days later.
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