Allied troops quartered around Williamsbourg – Septembre 1781


Map shows the site of Williamsburg in 1781 as drawn by French engineers. The map is oriented east (top) to west (bottom). The French troops are shown in blue and the US troops in yellow. The various army groups are the following:  Washington (16) and Rochambeau (13 and 14) are stationed at the eastern end of the town in the direction of Yorktown. Saint-Simon (9 and 10) and Lafayette (12) are at the western end. French artillery (15) is located to the west, next to the William & Mary University (5).


Williamsburg 1781