Final answer:
The descriptions in the question belong to Charles Cornwallis, a British general during the American Revolution who was eventually forced to surrender at Yorktown by a combined French and American force.
Step-by-step explanation:
The descriptions in the question belong to Charles Cornwallis. Cornwallis was a British general during the American Revolution who moved his army to Yorktown, Virginia in 1781. He believed the Royal Navy would be able to transport his army to New York and join General Sir Henry Clinton, but a combined French and American force prevented his escape and ultimately led to his surrender at Yorktown.