19 October 1781 The day British troops surrendered at Yorktown #OnThisDay #AmericanRevolution

“When Freedom Triumphed: The British Surrender at Yorktown”

After six long years of fierce struggle in the American Revolutionary War, the tide finally turned in favor of the American colonists. On 19 October 1781, British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, marking the end of major combat and securing America’s independence.

The Battle of Yorktown was not just another fight — it was the final and decisive encounter that ended British dominance in America. This historic victory was made possible by a brilliant joint effort between American and French forces. The French fleet, commanded by Admiral de Grasse, blockaded the British by sea, cutting off their supplies and escape routes, while Washington’s army pressed in from land.

As the British troops laid down their arms, a symbolic moment unfolded: Cornwallis’s representative presented his sword to the allied commanders, marking a dignified surrender. The American and French flags waved together — symbols of unity, courage, and hope.

The surrender at Yorktown not only gave birth to the United States of America, but it also inspired freedom movements across the world, reminding generations that liberty and determination could overcome even the mightiest empire.

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