Siege of Yorktown


 * Defeat of Cornwallis that led ot the end of the American Revolution
 * Abundant supply of ammunition allowed Washington to order guns to fire without stop
 * The British attempt to spike the cannons and wait for Clinton's reinforcements failed
 * Construction of long, parallel trenches
 * Success of de Grasse's naval fleet was vital
 * British side's cavalry under Banastre Tarleton was forced to retreat early on
 * British side held Fusilier's redoubt
 * Concluded when a squall prevented the movement of troops across to Gloucester Point