THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION 1775 1783
THE BATTLE OF YORKTOWN
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300
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900
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2, 000
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8, 000
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22, 000
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Detailed explanation-1: -Hopelessly trapped at Yorktown, Virginia, British General Lord Cornwallis surrenders 8, 000 British soldiers and seamen to a larger Franco-American force, effectively bringing an end to the American Revolution.
Detailed explanation-2: -On October 19, 1781, British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered his army of some 8, 000 men to General George Washington at Yorktown, giving up any chance of winning the Revolutionary War.
Detailed explanation-3: -The total number of British prisoners taken was about 8, 000, along with about 240 guns. Casualties on both sides were relatively light. The victory at Yorktown ended fighting in the Revolution and virtually assured success to the American cause.
Detailed explanation-4: -Casualties – American casualties were estimated to be 88 killed and 301 wounded. British casualties were about 142-309 killed, 326-595 wounded, and 7, 416-7, 685 captured. Outcome – The result of the Siege was an American victory.