BATTLE // Sep 1813
Lake Erie
Lake Erie · 41.728, -82.820
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Significance
Restored operational initiative
Result
U.S. victory
Forces & casualties
Troop strength
- États-Unis540–1,536medium
- Royaume-Uni de Grande-Bretagne et d'Irlande365–804medium
États-Unis fielded a 1.8 : 1 numerical advantage
Casualties
- Royaume-Uni de Grande-Bretagne et d'Irlande306medium52% loss rate
Commanders (4)
United Kingdom
Robert Heriot Barclaycommander
United States
Jesse Elliottcaptain
Oliver Hazard Perrycommodore
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