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Siege of Yorktown: The Last Major Land Battle of the American Revolutionary War
Siege of Yorktown What kind of impact does a battle and siege from more than 200 years ago have on the world today? Yorktown held the key to the end of the American Revolution and allowed America to become not only a sovereign nation, but also set the stage for it to become a world power, worth keeping an eye on. Inside you will read about... ✓ The Road to Yorktown ✓ Opening Moves ✓ The Troops in Motion ✓ The Battle at Sea ✓ The Calm Before the Storm ✓ The Siege Commences ✓ The Fall When Washington moved against Cornwallis, the entire world held its breath. And when surrender was offered – first to the French – things could have ended very differently. One city. One long siege in the fall of the year – would change everything.
51 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 27, 2017
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Henry Freeman
52 books89 followersHenry Freeman is an author and archaeologist. He has a passion for history and loves to travel the world exploring various historical sites.
Henry graduated from the University of Cambridge with a double major in History and Archaeology and shortly after that started his career as an archaeologist.
After traveling the world getting first-hand experience with history, Henry was determined to take up his dream of becoming a best-selling author.
He decided to partner up with the newly formed publishing company Hourly History writing short, concise and straightforward history books that never takes more than one hour to read.
Henry graduated from the University of Cambridge with a double major in History and Archaeology and shortly after that started his career as an archaeologist.
After traveling the world getting first-hand experience with history, Henry was determined to take up his dream of becoming a best-selling author.
He decided to partner up with the newly formed publishing company Hourly History writing short, concise and straightforward history books that never takes more than one hour to read.
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February 27, 2020
More like a pamphlet
This exceedingly light treatise on the final battle of the war is under 50 pages and can be read in about an hour. Accordingly, it is scant of analysis,details, maps. The writing style is simplistic, almost like a children's book. If all you want is a brief and simple summary, this might meet your needs. But halfway serious students will be better off reading something more substantial and giving this a pass.
This exceedingly light treatise on the final battle of the war is under 50 pages and can be read in about an hour. Accordingly, it is scant of analysis,details, maps. The writing style is simplistic, almost like a children's book. If all you want is a brief and simple summary, this might meet your needs. But halfway serious students will be better off reading something more substantial and giving this a pass.
August 25, 2019
The Final Battle
The final major battle of the American Revolution is explored, with proper assessment of the role of the French in the victory. A good read and one that humanizes the battle and players.
The final major battle of the American Revolution is explored, with proper assessment of the role of the French in the victory. A good read and one that humanizes the battle and players.
July 23, 2025
A good reminder of US history!
Wish I'd had this "100" yrs ago when I was in school &/or studying for SAT or ACT exams! Probably useful for GED, too!
For me it was just a review of a part of our history, told in an easily read & understood manner (There were 2-3 typos I noticed, "the" instead of "they", but it didn't detract from the message. )
Mr. Freeman has several other of these historical books that are on my list to read! That's how much I enjoyed this quick review!
If you're like me & enjoyed history as well as reading fiction, or if you're currently studying it & need quick review, or if you're just curious about US Revolutionary War, take (probably) an hour or so & review! (Admittedly, it took me about 3 hrs, but I had to re-read some due to interruptions... definitely not Mr Freeman's fault!)
&, for those wondering about this review. NO, I didn't receive anything for it (but I'll happily take grocery store Qs for my favorite coffees, lol)!
Wish I'd had this "100" yrs ago when I was in school &/or studying for SAT or ACT exams! Probably useful for GED, too!
For me it was just a review of a part of our history, told in an easily read & understood manner (There were 2-3 typos I noticed, "the" instead of "they", but it didn't detract from the message. )
Mr. Freeman has several other of these historical books that are on my list to read! That's how much I enjoyed this quick review!
If you're like me & enjoyed history as well as reading fiction, or if you're currently studying it & need quick review, or if you're just curious about US Revolutionary War, take (probably) an hour or so & review! (Admittedly, it took me about 3 hrs, but I had to re-read some due to interruptions... definitely not Mr Freeman's fault!)
&, for those wondering about this review. NO, I didn't receive anything for it (but I'll happily take grocery store Qs for my favorite coffees, lol)!
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December 11, 2021Siege of Yorktown review
Fast paced written story telling of the end of the Revolutionary War. Minor typos in a few places, but provides interesting perspectives that are rarely covered. Overall, well worth the reading. The Revolutionary War is given scant coverage in many history classes. But it is a story well worth knowing. This book is a good intro to the end days of the American Revolutionary War. Highly recommended.
Fast paced written story telling of the end of the Revolutionary War. Minor typos in a few places, but provides interesting perspectives that are rarely covered. Overall, well worth the reading. The Revolutionary War is given scant coverage in many history classes. But it is a story well worth knowing. This book is a good intro to the end days of the American Revolutionary War. Highly recommended.
October 23, 2020
Really good synopsis of the battle. My husband and I both majored in history and had read many things about this battle. But it never really jelled in our heads until we actually went there several years ago. Being there, we could really see how everything worked together for the Patriot victory. This little book brought it back to life for me.
December 19, 2020
Easy read without too much military rhetoric
Easy read Gives a lot of history and looks at this important battle from a viewpoint that is easy to understand. The analysis at the end poses some interesting thoughts. The story about Alexander Hamilton is something I have never heard before. I hope it is used in the play about Hamilton
Easy read Gives a lot of history and looks at this important battle from a viewpoint that is easy to understand. The analysis at the end poses some interesting thoughts. The story about Alexander Hamilton is something I have never heard before. I hope it is used in the play about Hamilton
February 4, 2020
I like the history
I enjoy history and found this book helpful in clear I g up a few point for me. I have always wanted to read more about the American Revolution and this seemed like a good starting point. I really enjoyed this read.
I enjoy history and found this book helpful in clear I g up a few point for me. I have always wanted to read more about the American Revolution and this seemed like a good starting point. I really enjoyed this read.
March 31, 2023
interesting book and good read.
For someone who has not had American history in school and living in Europe this book was fascinating.
For American it is important history.
It gives you a good insight and is worth a read and it is a nice and easy read.
For someone who has not had American history in school and living in Europe this book was fascinating.
For American it is important history.
It gives you a good insight and is worth a read and it is a nice and easy read.
January 28, 2020
It was a brief synopsis, which would be good for younger readers. There were some misspelled words and a few grammatical mistakes, but overall, a good read.
April 14, 2020
Very enjoyable with some good hindsight on the events.
I am a history buff who enjoys looking into the why, who ,what, how and when I'm the effects caused by the events in history.
I am a history buff who enjoys looking into the why, who ,what, how and when I'm the effects caused by the events in history.
January 7, 2022
Pretty staightforward account of the last battle of the Revoluntionary War. Very short.
January 24, 2022
Powerful
My 7th great grandfather fought in the Revolution
The siege of Yorktown showed how the Americans and French overcomed Cornwallis and the British
My 7th great grandfather fought in the Revolution
The siege of Yorktown showed how the Americans and French overcomed Cornwallis and the British
June 12, 2022
Fast paced, informative and a good read overall.
July 6, 2022
Clear, concise narrative of events leading up to the battle and the Siege itself. It also covered the ramifications of the outcome and the possibilities if a different outcome occurred.
October 19, 2024
Siege of Yorktown
Book 51/75 of 2024
Stars -
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Excellent - Highly Recommended
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A good, solid read
3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - An okay read
2 ⭐️⭐️ - Meh
1 ⭐️ - Not my cup of tea
Book 51/75 of 2024
Stars -
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Excellent - Highly Recommended
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A good, solid read
3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - An okay read
2 ⭐️⭐️ - Meh
1 ⭐️ - Not my cup of tea
October 14, 2023
Short but detailed
I've read one other longer book about this event and it seemed that compared to that the author did a better job of detailing the naval battle between the French and British. Also other details added that I didnt know before made this book enjoyable.
I've read one other longer book about this event and it seemed that compared to that the author did a better job of detailing the naval battle between the French and British. Also other details added that I didnt know before made this book enjoyable.
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