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Was lord Cornwallis a patriot or a loyalist?
He was a British Army's General and the Commander of the British forces at the battle of Yorktown.
Who was the British General forced to retreat from Boston?
George Grenville IMPROVEMENT The British commander in Boston was General Thomas Gage. He was also the British commander in chief in America.
What ended the battle of Yorktown?
The British surrendering at Yorktown ended the fighting between the British and Revolutionary forces in America.
General who succeeded General Howe as commander of the British forces?
Sir Henry Clinton followed General Howe as the commander of the British forces. This occurred in 1778. Clinton became known for his planning and executions.
What is the presidents official military title?
Commander-in-chief commander in chief of the armed forces.
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