In 1781, General George Washington devised a strategic plan for the Battle of Yorktown that would ultimately lead to the surrender of British forces and the eventual end of the American Revolutionary War. Washington, along with French General Comte de Rochambeau and Admiral de Grasse, successfully orchestrated a joint land and sea campaign to trap British General Cornwallis and his troops at Yorktown. By cutting off British supply lines and effectively surrounding the enemy, Washington was able to force Cornwallis into a hopeless position. The decisive victory at Yorktown marked a turning point in the war and solidified American and French cooperation in defeating the British. Washington's strategic brilliance and leadership were instrumental in securing this pivotal triumph for the American forces.
