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The British fleet on Lake Erie was defeated by the United States Navy during the War of 1812, specifically under the command of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. The pivotal Battle of Lake Erie took place on September 10, 1813, where Perry's forces successfully captured or destroyed the entire British fleet, securing American control of the lake. This victory was crucial for the United States as it allowed for the recovery of Detroit and bolstered morale during the war.
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The war of 1812 turned to Americas favor when?
the us navy led by oliver perry defeated a british fleet on lake Erie
Who built a fleet on Lake Erie in Ohio?
Commodore Perry.
Where did the battle of Lake Erie happen and who was involved?
The Battle of Lake Erie was fought on Lake Erie between the Americans and the British in the War of 1812
On what lake did perry defeat the british?
Lake Erie 1813
What Battle forced the british to withdraw from great lake?
Battle of Lake Erie
Who was put in charge of a naval fleet on the shores of Lake Erie?
Andrew Jackson
What body of water did perry defeat the british on?
Lake Erie
On which of the great lakes did Oliver Hazard Perry defeat the British in an important battle of 1812?
Lake Erie :) :) :) :) :) :)
Why does the lake Erie monster live in lake Erie?
There are no monsters in Lake Erie.
What great lake is near Cleveland?
The Lake Erie.
Why was the battle of Lake Erie important?
The War of 1812 (in it's early years) was focused on the northern border and was aimed to take Canada. The British had a fleet of "Ships of The Line" (battleships usually containing 100 or more cannons and needing up to 450 crew members) A U.S. fleet of "Frigates" and "Sloops: (both fairly small ships compared to the ship of the line) laid siege to the fleet, breaking through the lines with the USS Niagara early in the morning. This victory relinquished several of these ships of the line to the U.S. Navy and secured a route into Canada without Naval interruption. This also split the British supply line.
What is longer lake Okeechobee or Lake Erie?
Lake Erie.
