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At Yorktown, two of the most significant Revolutionary War leaders were General George Washington, in command of the Allied ground forces, and Admiral Francois de Grasse, in command of the French fleet controlling the nearby waters. Their roles were closely linked, but they met only twice, both times on De Grasse’s flagship, Ville de Paris. The first meeting took place on September 20, 1781, to complete planning for the attack on Yorktown, and the second on October 21 to explore future operations in the south.
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Yorktown, Virginia · United States
