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CHARLES CORNWALLIS. Pronunciation (US): â¢ CHARLES CORNWALLIS (noun) The noun CHARLES CORNWALLIS has 1 sense: 1. commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown (1738-1805) Familiarity information: CHARLES CORNWALLIS used as a noun is very rare. â¢
On September 5, Cornwallis' hope for a quick departure by sea was ended following the French naval victory at the Battle of the Chesapeake. This action allowed the French to blockade the mouth of the bay, preventing Cornwallis from escaping by ship. Uniting at Williamsburg, the combined Franco-American army arrived outside Yorktown on September 28. Deploying around the town, they began building siege lines on October 5/6.