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Now or Never: Yorktown Campaign of 1781

Now or Never: Yorktown Campaign of 1781

George Washington's Continental Army has fought for five long years to drive the British from American soil. Now, with the aid of French land and naval forces, that time may be near. Washington and his allies have surrounded the British at Yorktown, Virginia. Watch as the dream of American independence hangs in the balance.

Now or Never: Yorktown Campaign of 1781 is a local public television program presented by WETA

Now or Never: Yorktown Campaign of 1781

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American independence hangs in the balance at the Battle of Yorktown. (25m 4s)

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