Charles Cornwallis, a British general, was a very important person during many battles. Charles Cornwallis was born on December 31, 1738 in London UK. Charles was interested in a military career and attended the military academy in Turin, Italy. He then joined the British Parliament and entered the House of Commons. His first major military experience was during the French & Indian War in which he spent fighting in Germany. He was praised for bravery after he and his troops won the Battle of Villinghausen.
During the Revolutionary War, General Cornwallis and his troops were helped by General Clinton and his army, as well as Britain (when supplies were able to get to the port).