History Brief: The Battle of Yorktown

In this episode of History Brief, Washington captures and defeats the army of Lord Conwallis at Yorktown.

[mochatfplayer]

"They played 'The World Turned Upside Down'" so that's where the lyrics The World Turned Upside Down came from

[NewToTheLyte]

It's the little details I love about history that tragically get blown over during US public education. The fact that Cornwallis wouldn't address the Americans, but Lafayette made his band play Yankee Doodle in response is so fucking badass I cant even comprehend.

[veilentines]

Video: "Alexander Hamilton-"

Me: WE ARE WAITING IN THE WINGS FOR YOU-

[davidfasthands]

My boy Alexander Hamilton capturing a things

[thealister_]

Me: I'm getting bored...

*mentions Alexander Hamilton*

Me: *is in sexy pose* I'm ready to learn.

[smithnwesson]

As an American I will always be grateful to our friend across the Sea. Viva La France

[kamrickbrewer]

I use to live less than a mile away from the battlefields, it was great having the opportunity to live so close to so much history.

[king_supreme]

I like how back then when you were defeated you were *cheerfully* defeated and your army played a tune

[drawingmasterandimgoodatot]

The Battle of Yorktown. Me: bonjour Hamilton Bonjour Lafayette

[soriie]

Me: I don't wanna watch this, but I have a project due on it and I need info and...

Video: "Alexander Hamilton"

Me: AND THERE'S A MILLION THINGS I HAVEN'T DONE-

[doswheelsouges]

In fact marching on Yorktown was Rochambeau's idea. He was the one who "sensed the opportunity". He sent for de Grasse's fleet in the Caribbean to come and block Chesapeake bay. Washington was against it but his officers convinced him it was a good plan.

[xXSagumiXx]

My 5th-grade class used this video for my homework. It really helped me understand the Battle of Yorktown. Thanks!

[markadkins]

My 4th g-grandfather, Benjamin (4th Maryland Regiment), fought with Washington at Yorktown.

[bluejay]

Glad to see that everyone else on this video was also brought here by Hamilton

[amaree]

One of my ancestors fell at Yorktown. He tripped on that monument they have there.

[youdontknowme]

anyone else searching for "Yorktown" from lins Musical?

[faithsantos]

THE CODE WORD IS ROCHAMBEAU, DIG ME?!

[naymorningstar]

oui oui mon ami je m'appelle Lafayette

[hezzyturner]

lafayette’s waiting in chesapeake bay 😂👌🏼

[williamashe]

Thanks, I just visited Yorktown. Wish I would have watched this prior to the trip.