His surrender at Yorktown helped end the Revolutionary War Crossword Clue
10 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, July 4, 2006 · 66-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, July 4, 2006.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · July 4, 2006 · 66-Across · 10 letters
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commander of the British forces in the American War of Independence; was defeated by American and French troops at Yorktown (1738-1805)
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