Charles Cornwallis

Charles Cornwallis was a British general; he was born at London, on New Year eve, 1738. He arrives to years after the revolution war start, he came to America as a major general but then he become the leader of all the British army in the south. Charles fights much battle against The Americans but the main battle was the ballet of Yorktown, this battle is known as the British surrender.

The battle of Yorktown was the most important battle in the revolution war, the British were expected to win but they didn’t count with the support of the Americans (French army). Cornwallis was waiting for British troops but suddenly French army arrives and joins Americans army, this made British surrender. This was the end of the revolution war. This was the biggest lost of Charles Cornwallis career.

Although this was a huge lost in the career of Cornwallis, he never lost the support of king George.After this he accepted the role of governor and commander in chief India. Then the return to England and was tittle Marquees Cornwallis. He was sent to Ireland, here he do many things but he is recognize of stopping the Irish rebellion 1798. Charles Cornwallis died on October 5, 180, at the age of 67 year old.