[SOC] Yorktown

[Bill Cunningham]

Need to wade in as a resident of York County, about 10 miles from Yorktown
battlefield.

Battle of Virginia Capes (French Navy) was tactical draw, but strategic
victory as it prevented reinforcement of Brit troops who were already
bottled up.

A look at victory monument is instructive as it contains order of battle for
both sides.  Guess which two armies were in distinct minority.  US Army and
Brit Army.

Reason?  Brits had a pile of mercenaries and US had a PILE of French ground
troops plus a pile of militia who don't count as regulars. There are also
miscellaneous other national contingents.

Here endeth the lesson.