#OnThisDate September 10, 1813 - Turning Point On The Lake

The Battle Of Lake Erie Was A Pivotal Moment In The War Of 1812.

Led By U.S. Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, Nine American Ships Engaged And Defeated Six British Vessels Near Put-In-Bay, Ohio.

This Battle Marked The First Time A British Naval Squadron Was Entirely Captured, Forcing The British To Abandon Detroit And Giving The United States Control Of The Strategically Vital Lake Erie.

Perry’s Leadership, Highlighted By His Transfer From The Damaged USS Lawrence To The USS Niagara, Was Critical To The Victory.

His Famous Report, "We Have Met The Enemy, And They Are Ours," Reflected The Significance Of The Win.

The Victory Secured The Northwest Territory For The U.S., Allowing General William Henry Harrison To Launch Successful Offensives In The Region, Shaping The Outcome Of The War​.

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