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13: The World Turns Upside Down at Yorktown

History That Doesn't Suck

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The Siege of Yorktown: A Turning Point

This chapter examines the strategic buildup leading to the Siege of Yorktown in 1781, focusing on the roles of key military leaders and the dynamics of Franco-American collaboration. It highlights the tactics employed, including the encirclement and successful assault on British defenses, which ultimately changed the course of the American Revolutionary War.

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