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1. American Revolutionary War

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   Yorktown and Conclusion
   The final major confrontation occurred at the Siege of Yorktown, Virginia, in 1781. A combined Franco-American land force, supported by a crucial French naval blockade that prevented the escape or reinforcement of General Lord Cornwallis's army, forced his surrender on October 19, 1781. While minor fighting continued for two more years, Yorktown effectively ended major British military operations in North America.
   Military Dimensions