Yorktown and the Siege of 1781

Set against the crisp autumn of 1781, this vivid account follows the convergence of American and French forces on the Virginia coast. General Washington and the Count de Rochambeau coordinate with Admiral de Grasse’s fleet, turning the modest town of Yorktown into the focal point of a decisive showdown. The narrative captures the tension of armies assembling, supplies arriving, and strategies being forged as the allies prepare to confront the British.

Beyond the siege itself, the book traces the broader Southern campaign that brought the war to Virginia. It recounts Cornwallis’s march from the Carolinas, his costly victories at Guilford Courthouse and the challenges posed by Lafayette, Arnold and other commanders. By detailing the logistical hurdles, diplomatic negotiations, and battlefield decisions that set the stage, the work offers listeners a clear picture of how a series of calculated moves led to the pivotal moment that would shape the nation’s future.