Thus the last battle in the American Revolution and an amazing battle strategy planted to destroy the British. Yorktown is my favorite siege. The battle took place on Octer 19th 1781.
Washington was in New York. The British were slowly tracking him and attacks became more frequent. Until he heard that General Cornwallis was in Yorktown Virginia. If he could defeat Cornwallis this means he wins the war. Most of the troops are with him and the British would forcefully surrender.
The Americans knowing the French were on their side and knew they had a good navy decided that they would attack the British soldiers coming on ship to Yorktown. If the French don't reach there on time, the British would get the supplies and men to Cornwallis and he would be unbeatable. The Americans and the French armies would corner him at the bay. If Cornwallis tries to leave by boat, the french Navy should be able to bombard them. But...what if the French arrive too late.
The answer is. They weren't. Clinton's army were bombarded and they retreated. The French continued their voyage to the York river where it is written Ocean Battle on my fail picture. The Americans attacked at early morning. The British didn't know what in the world was happening. But soon. The Americans and French captured Yorktown and the battle was over.
America gained independence. The treaty of Paris was in 1783. The war was over.
What I want you to think:
Think about all those soldiers who died in believing.
Think of how many didn't see their families ever again.
Think of what would happen if the French were too late.
The Americans knowing the French were on their side and knew they had a good navy decided that they would attack the British soldiers coming on ship to Yorktown. If the French don't reach there on time, the British would get the supplies and men to Cornwallis and he would be unbeatable. The Americans and the French armies would corner him at the bay. If Cornwallis tries to leave by boat, the french Navy should be able to bombard them. But...what if the French arrive too late.
The answer is. They weren't. Clinton's army were bombarded and they retreated. The French continued their voyage to the York river where it is written Ocean Battle on my fail picture. The Americans attacked at early morning. The British didn't know what in the world was happening. But soon. The Americans and French captured Yorktown and the battle was over.
America gained independence. The treaty of Paris was in 1783. The war was over.
What I want you to think:
Think about all those soldiers who died in believing.
Think of how many didn't see their families ever again.
Think of what would happen if the French were too late.
Warfare is a fascinating subject. Despite the dubious morality of using violence to achieve personal or political aims. It remains that conflict has been used to do just that throughout recorded history.
ReplyDeleteYour article is very well done, a good read.