American War of Independence: Battle of Yorktown, 1781. Artist: Unknown

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American War of Independence: Battle of Yorktown, lines of warships firing broadsides. The defeat of the British by the Americans and their French allies at Yorktown effectively marked the victory of the USA in the American War of Independence (1775-1781). From a French logbook, held by the Henry Huntingdon Museum.

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Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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