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George Washington: Revolutionary General (Part 2)

How to Take Over the World

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Washington's Triumph at Yorktown

This chapter explores the successful strategy executed by American forces led by George Washington in besieging British troops at Yorktown. It highlights the pivotal role of Alexander Hamilton in the climactic attack and the intervention of the weather in the outcome of the battle. The narrative delves into a pivotal moment in the Revolutionary War when Washington received a letter proposing a ceasefire and surrender terms from Cornwallis at Yorktown, leading to the eventual British surrender.

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