October 19, 1781
Victory!
On this day in history, the British forces of General Lord Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington, concluding the siege of Yorktown, Virginia.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Today In History
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October 19, 1781
On this day in history, the British forces of General Lord Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington, concluding the siege of Yorktown, Virginia.
October 19, 1781
On this day in history, the British forces of General Lord Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington, concluding the siege of Yorktown, Virginia.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
This Day In History
September 28, 1781
The siege of Yorktown begins
On this day in history, General George Washington, commanding 17,000 Continental and French forces, commenced the siege of British General Lord Cornwallis and his army at Yorktown, Virginia.
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The siege of Yorktown begins
On this day in history, General George Washington, commanding 17,000 Continental and French forces, commenced the siege of British General Lord Cornwallis and his army at Yorktown, Virginia.
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