Siege of Yorktown (American War of Independence) war movies

Siege of Yorktown 28 September 1781

Siege of Yorktown was battle between British forces in America and combined forces of American Continental Army and French Army. It was the last major land battle of the American Revolutionary War, which resulted in surrender of British General Cornwallis and the capture of both him and his army. Despite the 2 to 1 advantage in numbers the American forces decided to set the siege and not just assault the fortress. The siege lasted for 3 weeks before heavy bombardment and the successful attacks on 2 of the redoubts forced the British army to surrender.

The result of that battle lead to final withdrawal of the British forces from Thirteen Colonies, and started the process in which first Declaration of Independence was recognized by the British government and 2 years later the American independence was granted.

Revolution 1985

Fur trapper, who tries to keep away from politics, gets dragged into the American Revolution. To save his son he joins the army and follows the troops that are about to face the British.

The Patriot 2000

After his son is killed by British officer Benjamin Martin joins the local militia and fights for the independence of United States.