How Did Washington Win The Battle Of New Yorktown

The British had two redoubts that needed to be captured; these were the targets of the American and French guns. While the bombardment continued, the American and French Armies continued to dig parallel lines that would become closer and closer to the British lines. On October 10th, realizing the dire situation he was in, Cornwallis began to sink more than a dozen of his ships in the harbor to prevent their capture. He also received word from New York City that the British fleet would depart on October 12th to attempt to break the siege, but Cornwallis responded by saying that he would not be able to hold out for long. “By October 12th the British troops were aboard the warships and ready to leave New York. The next day, just before the ships …show more content…
Five days too late to break the siege, preserve the British Army, and prevent surrender. The fleet picked up loyalists to the British realm. Admiral Graves sighted the French fleet and quickly retreated to New York. Washington moved his Army to New Windsor, New York following the Battle. It remained in position to attack New York City should the negotiation process in Paris break down. September 3rd, 1783 marked the signing of the Treaty of Paris, formally ending the war. Washington had successfully entrapped the British Army, prevented their escape by land and sea. He had conducted a nearly one month long attack of the British camp, and had decisively defeated the British. The British, Americans, and French would then engage in negotiations for the next two years. At the conclusion of the negotiations, Britain recognized America as an independent …show more content…
Especially in having the Allies, keeping good lines of communications, and the importance of logistics. Utilizing our Allied French who gave us troops, artillery, Navy, and most importantly military tactics and leadership. Without Baron Von Steuben establishing discipline, standards, and training for American Soldiers, French military leaders assisting George Washington with the strategic planning and leading of Soldiers, or the extra muscle added by the French Soldiers, there is a chance we may be reading History differently. Also keeping in mind the importance of communication not only between the armies but between the Navy as well. In doing so, we were able to pin down our adversaries with nowhere to run or sail to. Keeping in communications with the French Navy and having then blockade the Chesapeake Bay, shut down the British logistics, which enabled them to receive food, supplies, or more Soldiers. In doing this, we gained land control, and worn down our opponents who became weak from no food and under strength due to their reinforcements were able to reach them. All these created the in state in which we became