This battle, in which 6 American vessels defeated 9 British ones secured the Northwest Territory, opened supply lines and lifted the nation's morale.
However, since America ultimately lost the war of 1812, the true importance of this battle in the long term is debatable.
It was Oliver Hazard Perry.
oliver hazard perry
lake erie
John Paul Jones
Joseph Giles Eaton has written: 'Perry's victory on Lake Erie' -- subject(s): Lake Erie, Battle of, 1813
Andrew Jackson
The battke of lake champlain
Detroit was recaptred by the Americans .
Oliver Hazard Perry
The Lake Erie.
There are no monsters in Lake Erie.
Robert J. Dodge has written: 'The battle of Lake Erie' -- subject(s): Erie, Lake, Battle of, 1813, History, Naval operations, United States War of 1812