Siege of Yorktown, Battle site in Virginia, USA
The Siege of Yorktown was a decisive military conflict that took place during the American Revolutionary War.
The battle, which took place in 1781, marked the defeat of British troops under General Cornwallis by American and French forces led by General George Washington.
It is often referred to as the 'world's end' because it effectively ended the major confrontations of the American Revolution.
Today, the site is a part of Colonial National Historical Park.
The Battle of Yorktown is the only instance during the war where Washington commanded a set-piece battle.
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