The battle that marked the end of the American Revolution was the Battle of Yorktown , also known as the Siege of Yorktown. It took place from September 28 to October 19, 1781, in Yorktown, Virginia. The battle ended with a decisive victory for the Continental Army, led by General George Washington, with crucial support from French forces under the Comte de Rochambeau and the French Navy commanded by the Comte de Grasse. The British Army, commanded by Lieutenant General Charles Cornwallis, was surrounded and forced to surrender
. The surrender at Yorktown effectively ended major military operations in the American colonies. The British defeat led to negotiations that culminated in the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which officially ended the war and recognized the independence of the United States
. In summary:
- Final battle: Battle of Yorktown (Siege of Yorktown)
- Date: September 28 – October 19, 1781
- Winner: American and French forces (Continental Army and allies)
- Outcome: British surrender, leading to the end of the war and American independence
