The Battle of Yorktown

The Battle of Yorktown, fought in 1781, is often regarded as the last major battle of the American Revolution. This decisive encounter saw American and French forces, led by George Washington and French General Rochambeau, lay siege to British General Cornwallis and his troops. The successful siege culminated in Cornwallis's surrender, effectively securing American independence. The victory at Yorktown was not just a military triumph; it also demonstrated the effectiveness of the Franco-American alliance and marked a turning point that compelled the British government to negotiate an end to the conflict.