York Town - October 19, 1781

   The battle of York Town is the final battle of the American Revolution.  This battle ended a three week siege the Americans and French had placed on British forces.  The French fleet prevented the British from receiving supplies by sea, and the shelling on the Patriots and French inland made life miserable for the British.  When a British official finally appeared with a white flag, all shelling stopped and a cheer rose from the Americans and French.  General Washington ordered silence and the British officer surrendered, ending the war.

Surrender on the British officer