Important American Battles

Battle of Yorktown

The Battle of Yorktown was the decisive battle between the United States and French forces, and the British. With the support of over 5,000 French forces, the United States attacked the British forces in Yorktown Virginia ultimately defeating the British forces where General Charles Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington ending the American Revolutionary War.

Dates September 28 - October 19, 1781
Location Yorktown, Virginia
Casualties 301
Fatalities 88