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Battle of Lake Erie

September 10, 1813 · Battle of Lake Erie

Part of War of 1812

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Battle of Lake Erie

Oliver Hazard Perry captured the whole British squadron on Lake Erie: 'We have met the enemy and they are ours'.

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United States

Oliver Hazard Perry military commander Jesse Elliott military commander

United Kingdom

Robert Heriot Barclay military commander