Virginia's Strategic Importance
Cornwallis recognizes that to secure the lower south, he must first conquer Virginia, despite the challenges posed by dwindling loyalist support. With Arnold's recent actions in Richmond and the arrival of reinforcements, Cornwallis's forces swell to 7,200. However, he faces disappointment upon learning of the death of his ally Phillips, leaving him to navigate the complexities of command and strategy in a critical theater of war.In this clip
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