Middlesex Township near Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Capture of Redoubt #10
Yorktown, Virginia
— October 14, 1781 —
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 11, 2012
1. The Capture of Redoubt #10 Marker
The dream of American Independence remained uncertain after five years of war. During the fall of 1781, a Franco-American force under the command of General George Washington besieged General Lord Cornwallis’ heavily entrenched British Army at Yorktown, Virginia. Washington launched a daring night attack on October 12, led by 20 men of the 4th Connecticut Infantry and followed by a detachment of the Corps of Sappers and Miners which cleared a path for the rest of the assault column, and captured Redoubt 10, located at the British left. Simultaneously, French troops captured Redoubt 9. His defenses breached, Lord Cornwallis surrendered his 7,000 man Army on 19 October. News of the British defeat forced Prime Minister Lord North to resign; his successors negotiated a peace treaty that recognized the United States.
“On the Evening of the 14th, two very successful Attempts were made upon two Redoubts of the Enemy, which secured their left Flank; and were almost instantly carried, by the irresistible Spirit and Bravery of the Troops who made the Assault…”
General George Washington to General Nathaniel Greene Headquarters, October 16, 1781
Erected by U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center.
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Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 40° 12.25′ N, 77° 9.484′ W. Marker was near Carlisle, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland County. It was in Middlesex Township. Marker could be reached from Army Heritage Drive. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Carlisle PA 17013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Technical History (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Capture of Redoubt #10 (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War (within shouting distance of this marker); Smallpox (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Smallpox (within shouting distance of this marker); Respect (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Smallpox (within shouting distance of this marker); Stations Upon The Road (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 11, 2012
2. Redoubt #10 display
Regarding The Capture of Redoubt #10. Sapper - a soldier responsible for tasks such as building and repairing roads and bridges, laying and clearing mines, etc.
Also see . . . Siege of Yorktown. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on April 15, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 341 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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