Gloucester Point, Redoubts, Battle of the Hook, October 1781
Literally digging in, the British built fortifications (like redoubts) on each side of the York River, in both Yorktown and Gloucester Point.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: American Revolution – Battle of the Hook
1781 Battle of the Hook Reenactment near Gloucester Point
Lt. Col. Tarleton and his legion, who had been sent by Gen. Cornwallis to defend Gloucester Point, were shocked when the French arrived by sea.
