Yorktown: Climax of the Revolution by Jr. Charles E. Hatch and Thomas M. Pitkin
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"Yorktown: Climax of the Revolution" by Jr. Charles E. Hatch and Thomas M. Pitkin is a historical account written in the early to mid-20th century, specifically in the 1940s. The book provides a detailed narrative of the Siege of Yorktown, which was a pivotal battle in the American Revolutionary War that ultimately led to the surrender of British General Cornwallis. This work is positioned as part of the National Park Service's Source
Book Series and aims to illuminate the experiences of various individuals involved in this decisive military engagement. The book recounts the events leading up to the Siege of Yorktown through the testimonies of key participants, including Cornwallis, as well as American and French commanders like Washington, Lafayette, and Hamilton. It details Cornwallis's strategy to fortify Yorktown, the combined French and American forces’ maneuvers, and the intense bombardment that led to the British surrender. Highlighted are moments of tension, counterattacks, and the grim reality faced by soldiers on both sides. The text is rich with contemporary accounts that lend authenticity to its portrayal of the siege, emphasizing its significance not only in the context of the war but also for the birth of a new nation. The climax of the book encapsulates the emotions surrounding the surrender and the consequent realization of independence for the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Hatch, Charles E., Jr. |
|---|---|
| Editor | Pitkin, Thomas M., 1901-1988 |
| Title | Yorktown: Climax of the Revolution |
| Original Publication | United States: U. S. Government Printing Office,1941,reprint 1956. |
| Credits | Stephen Hutcheson, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783) |
| Subject | Virginia -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 |
| Subject | Yorktown (Va.) -- History -- Siege, 1781 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67745 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67745-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 530 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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