• Yorktown: Battleground of Two Wars

  • Oct 19 2024
  • Length: 19 mins
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Yorktown: Battleground of Two Wars

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  • This episode of America's National Parks delves into the historic significance of the Yorktown Battlefield within the Colonial National Historic Park. It explores the climactic moments of the American Revolutionary War in 1781, where British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington, highlighting Washington's tactical brilliance and the dire conditions faced by both armies. The episode also examines Yorktown's role during the Civil War, focusing on General George McClellan's hesitations during the Siege of Yorktown and contrasting them with General Ulysses S. Grant’s aggressive tactics at the Battle of Shiloh.

    Hosted by Jason Epperson

    Written by Lizzie Tesch

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