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He was the commander and chief of the French in the American Revolution... I'm only ten and I know that....

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What french commender helped Washington at Yorktown?

The French commander who helped Washington at Yorktown was Comte de Rochambeau.


What did comte de rochambeau do in the American revoliton?

He lead his french troops in to Yorktown and Teamed up with George Washington.


What people did France send to colonies?

In 1778, France sent Jean-Baptiste Donatein de-Vimer, cone de Rochambeau, better known as Rochambeau along with 7,000 French troops; Chateau de Ravel, better known as Count Charles Hector, Comte d'Estaing, along with 12 ships and 14 frigates; Admiral Francois Joseph Paul de Grasse also known as Comte de Grasse, and Vice Admiral Louis Guillovet, Comte d'oOvilliers> When the Vice Admiral came to America, he joined forces Admiral Charles Hector. It was their strategy to blockade any ships headed for British General Cornwallis that led to the generals surrender. Also there, was Marquis de Lafayette. He and some others came on their own in 1777. In total, France sent 9 infantry regiments and a Dragoon (a volunteer fighting force).


What French commander brought troops to help George Washington surround Cornwallis' army?

General George Washington was joined by a French army led by General Count of Rochambeau, above New York City. The allied force started marching against Cornwallis. They reached Williamsburg, where they were joined by Lafayette's force, reinforced by other French troops landed by French Admiral De Grasse. From Williamsburg they marched eastward against the British defenses.


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When was Comte de Rochambeau born?

Comte de Rochambeau was born on July 1, 1725.


What is Comte de Rochambeau's birthday?

Comte de Rochambeau was born on July 1, 1725.


Who was general comte de rochambeau?

General Comte de Rochambeau was a French hero in the American Revolution.


Who was the commander for the Battle of Yorktown?

Comte de Rochambeau


Who was the commander of the british and French forces?

Comte de Rochambeau


Who did Comte De Rochambeau marry?

Jeanne Therese Telles d'Acosta


Marquis de Rochambeau?

Comte de Rochambeau's father- aka Joseph-Charles de Vimeur.


Which forgein troops helped defeat Charles Cornwallis?

The French, led by Comte De Rochambeau.


What French generals aided the America in the revolution?

Jean-Baptiste Donatien, Comte de Rochambeau. Marquis de Lafayette.


Who commanded the army of frenchmen at Yorktown during the American revolution?

It was Comte de Rochambeau (Not Charles Cornwallis) BellaIsABeauty


Who got help from the french in the revolutionary war?

Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. Comte de Rochambeau. Comte de Grasse. Add to those well known, the 7,800 to 8,800 unnamed Frenchmen that Rochambeau had with him at Yorktown. Add also the crews of the 29 French ships in the Chesapeake under de Grasse.


What french commender helped Washington at Yorktown?

The French commander who helped Washington at Yorktown was Comte de Rochambeau.