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Battle of Lake Erie

When
10 September 1813
Where
Off the shores of Ohio
Part of
Oliver Hazard Perry defeats the British squadron on Lake Erie

Perry's squadron defeated a British squadron on Lake Erie on 10 September 1813, marking a major naval victory during the War of 1812.

The engagement, also known as the Battle of Put-in-Bay, occurred off the shores of Ohio. Perry's squadron fought a smaller Royal Navy squadron. This was one of the largest naval battles of the War of 1812, resulting in the capture of British ships.

Sources

  1. Battle of Lake Erie Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
  2. Oliver Hazard Perry Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17

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