The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence

by A. T. Mahan

evacuates Portsmouth, and takes position at Yorktown, [175];

French cruisers bar his retreat towards the Carolinas, and occupy York River, [179];

enclosed by French fleet and French and American armies, [184];

compelled to surrender, [185].

Cornwallis, Sir William (brother of Lord), British naval captain, share in action between Byron and d'Estaing, 1779, [108]-110, [153];

in command of a squadron, action with La Motte-Picquet, 1780, [153];

action with de Ternay's squadron, [155]-157;

characteristics, and nickname of, [157];

distinguished part in Hood's action with de Grasse, 1782, [201];

share in Rodney's victory, [217];