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The Battle of Lake Erie began on September 10, 1813, during the War of 1812, when American naval forces under Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry sought to challenge British control over Lake Erie. Tensions escalated as the British, commanded by Captain Robert H. Barclay, had established a strong naval presence in the region. Perry aimed to secure vital supply lines and support American land forces in the Northwest Territory. The battle commenced as Perry's fleet engaged the British in a fierce naval confrontation, ultimately leading to a decisive American victory.

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