Event Yorktown campaign

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Was a series of military maneuvers and battles during the American Revolutionary War that culminated in the Siege of Yorktown in October 1781.

Chronology

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  • April 1781: Battle of Blandford (modern-day Petersburg, Virginia).
  • July 1781: Battle of Green Spring (modern-day James City County, Virginia).
  • April 1781: Battle of Blandford (modern-day Petersburg, Virginia).
  • July 1781: Battle of Green Spring (modern-day James City County, Virginia).
  • July 1781: Battle of Green Spring (modern-day James City County, Virginia).
  • April 1781: Battle of Blandford (modern-day Petersburg, Virginia).
  • February 1781: The Raid on Richmond in 1781 was led by British cavalry officer Banastre Tarleton during the American Revolutionary War. The raid resulted in the capture of Virginia Governor Thomas Jefferson and the burning of the city of Richmond. This event was part of the British strategy to weaken the American forces and gain control of the southern colonies.
  • February 1781: The Raid on Richmond in 1781 was led by British cavalry officer Banastre Tarleton during the American Revolutionary War. The raid resulted in the capture of Virginia Governor Thomas Jefferson and the burning of the city of Richmond. This event was part of the British strategy to weaken the American forces and gain control of the southern colonies.
  • January 1781: The Raid on Richmond in 1780 was led by American cavalry officer Colonel Banastre Tarleton during the American Revolutionary War. The British forces successfully captured and plundered the capital of Virginia, Richmond, which was a significant blow to the American rebels.
  • September 1781: Start of the American Siege of Yorktown.
  • January 1781: The Raid on Richmond in 1780 was led by American cavalry officer Colonel Banastre Tarleton during the American Revolutionary War. The British forces successfully captured and plundered the capital of Virginia, Richmond, which was a significant blow to the American rebels.
  • July 1781: Battle of Green Spring (modern-day James City County, Virginia).
  • April 1781: Battle of Blandford (modern-day Petersburg, Virginia).
  • September 1781: Start of the American Siege of Yorktown.

Selected Sources

  • Fredriksen, J.C. (2010): Chronology of American Military History - Volume 1, Facts On File, p.141
  • Fredriksen, J.C. (2010): Chronology of American Military History - Volume 1, Facts On File, p.147
  • Tucker, S.C. (2011) Battles that changed History - An Encyclopedia of World Conflict, ABC-CLIO, p.251