Battle of Yorktown. Lord Cornwallis was cut off from relief by the French fleet. George Washington directed the land siege and captured the British redoubts.
America at long last, won independence from England.
WWII: Two American carriers were named Yorktown. CV-5 was sunk after splendid performances at battle of Coral Sea and Midway. CV-10 was 2nd aircraft carrier to be christened as USS Yorktown.
