National Infantry Museum - Capture of Redoubt #10 Yorktown

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National Infantry Museum - Capture of Redoubt #10 Yorktown
National Infantry Museum - Capture of Redoubt #10 Yorktown

National Infantry Museum

The Last 100 Yards

The Capture of Redoubt #10
American Revolution
14 October 1781
[Yorktown, Virginia]

On the 17th day of Washington’s siege of 8,087 British troops and sailors at Yorktown, a dramatic American night attack stormed a critical enemy position. With artillery firing, LTC Alexander Hamilton led his bayonet-wielding Infantrymen through abatis and over a 20-foot high embankment to capture Redoubt #10. The Soldiers carried unloaded weapons so an to ensure a stealthy attack. The success of this feat ensured the British surrender at Yorktown and American independence.

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