One engagement at this battle saw the Marquis de Choisy defeat the forces of Thomas Dundas at Gloucester, while the capturing of Redoubts 9 and 10 led
One engagement at this battle saw the Marquis de Choisy defeat the forces of Thomas Dundas at Gloucester, while the capturing of Redoubts 9 and 10 led one side to the breaking point. Prior to this battle, one side had convinced the enemy of an imminent attack on New York City, while the other side had marched in after resupplying at Wilmington. This battle was preceded by a defeat for Thomas Graves' fleet against the fleet of Admiral de Grasse at the Battle of the Chesapeake and its conclusion saw the British band play The World Turned Upside Down. For 10 points, identify this battle that caused the downfall of Lord North's government, the signing of the Treaty of Paris and the defeat of the British in the American Revolution.
One engagement at this battle saw the Marquis de Choisy defeat the forces of Thomas Dundas at Gloucester, while the capturing of Redoubts 9 and 10 led one side to the breaking point.
Battle of Yorktown [accept Siege of Yorktown]