Question

He realized early that the best strategy was to harass the British. He reported to Congress, "we should on all occasions avoid a general action, or put anything to the risque, unless compelled by a necessity, into which we ought never to be drawn." Ensuing battles saw him fall back slowly, then strike unexpectedly. Finally in 1781 with the aid of French allies—he forced th
e surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown.

Which is the central idea in this excerpt?

Answer 1

A cautious strategy of avoiding large pitched battles while harassing the British—falling back and striking unexpectedly—ultimately led to victory at Yorktown with French assistance.