USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In early October, approximately 17, 000 American and French troops led by Generals George Washington and Jean-Baptiste Rochambeau, respectively, surrounded British-occupied Yorktown.

Detailed explanation-2: -By late September, Washington and Rochambeau arrived, and the army and naval forces completely surrounded Cornwallis. After initial preparations, the Americans and French built their first parallel and began the bombardment.

Detailed explanation-3: -The French commander was a respected officer named Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau. The 450 officers and 5, 300 men of Rochambeau’s Expeditionary Forces landed off the coast of Rhode Island in July 1780.

Detailed explanation-4: -The success of the French fleet in gaining control of the Chesapeake Bay prevented Cornwallis from receiving reinforcements and helped ensure that Washington could use the bay to transport troops and supplies to Yorktown.