The Revolutionary War began in 1775. The American colonies have had enough of the British occupiers and dig in their heels in pursuit of freedom and independence. Every battle that occurred during the Revolutionary War had its significance and its contribution to the independence of the colonies. Many brave men dedicated their lives to realizing the dream of independence from British control. One particular battle paved the way for that independence to become a reality. That battle is known as the Battle of Yorktown. The Battle of Yorktown took place in what we now know as Virginia. It was a decisive battle that changed the tide of the Revolutionary War. The battle ultimately led to the freedom of the American colonies from the English. The strategy and maneuver scheme of the American and French soldiers in the lands of Virginia were risky but impressive. General George Washington and his French counterpart, Lieutenant General de Rochambeau, managed to launch an offensive against General Cornwallis in Virginia. Those actions gave General Washington the edge in turning the tide of the war. The year 1781 was a year that will forever remain a pivotal moment in our history. There were many battles fought between 1775 and 1781. Battles such as the Battle of Concord and Lexington, the Battle of Long Island, and the Battle of Saratoga. One particular battle, however, led to the independence of the United States from British control. That battle is known as the Battle of Yorktown. The weather during the battle was fine with little obstruction from the elements. Each army had a distinct uniform that differentiated who it represented in battle. The Continental Army wore a blue coat with white trousers and black boots. ("American Revolution: ... middle of the paper ... as much information as possible before entering a conflict. The ability to know the enemy and understand the scheme of maneuver is impressive. Works Cited American Revolution: The Battle of Yorktown (nd) Retrieved from http://www.britishbattles.com/battle-yorktown.htmThe History Channel website (nd). Retrieved March 16, 2014, from http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-american-revolution-beginsLanning, M. L. (2005). Retrieved from http://www.historyplace.com/worldhistory /topten/National Park Service (n.d.). Retrieved March 3, 2014, from http://www.nps.gov/york/historyculture/history-of-the-siege.htm.