The Defeat of General Cornwallis - Battle of the Chesapeake On October 19, 1781, British General Charles Cornwallis surrendered his army of some 8,000 men to General George Washington at Yorktown, giving up any chance of winning the Revolutionary War. Watch Faith in History on the TCT Network - Total Christian Television. William J. Federer is dedicated to researching America’s Christian heritage. Learn answers to various questions about Faith as it pertains to American history. Watch more On-De

The British Army under General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states. Meanwhile, one of the most respected American generals betrays the cause and defects to the British. Supported by the French Army and Navy, Washington’s Continental Army wins the decisive victory at Yorktown. Peace is restored, independence is won, and Americans aspire for a more perfect union. Don't miss the conclusion of #AmericanRevolutionPBS, a film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, tonight at 8p