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It was the battle during the Revolutionary War where the British surrendered (1781). It is considered to be the most important battle fought during the war by most historians.

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The Battle of Yorktown occurred on October 19, 1781. It was a key battle as it signaled the end of the American Revolutionary War. During this conflict, the American forces led by George Washington and French forces led by Comte de Rochambeau surrounded and defeated the British troops led by British General Cornwallis.

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