How many people were wounded in the Battle of Yorktown?
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How many people were wounded in the Battle of Yorktown?
Troop Count for the Battle of Yorktown
The Battle of Yorktown, also known as the Siege of Yorktown, was the last major entanglement between British and Franco-American forces during the American Revolutionary War. Their respective military forces numbered as follows:
- British: ~7,000 regular infantrymen and officers with an additional ~3,000 German mercenaries held in reserve
- American: ~8,000 regular infantrymen and officers with an additional ~3,100 volunteer militiamen
- French: ~7,800-8,800 regular infantrymen and officers with 29 warships for support in the harbor
In total, roughly 28,900-29,900 individuals were involved in the fighting during the Battle of Yorktown.
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View this answerOver the course of the Battle of Yorktown, the Franco-American army suffered minimal casualties. However, the British did not fare as well, having...
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Chapter 4 / Lesson 9What was the Battle of Yorktown? Learn about the Siege of Yorktown and the British surrender at Yorktown along with the aftermath of the battle and Yorktown's legacy.