The Battle of Lake Erie was a pivotal naval engagement during the War of 1812, securing control of the lake for the United States.

One of the pivotal maritime battles of the War of 1812 was the Battle of Lake Erie, which took place on September 10, 1813. On Lake Erie, the American Navy, commanded by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, engaged the British Navy. American sovereignty of the lake was established by the battle, guaranteeing the U.S. soldiers essential supply and communication routes. American morale was raised and British influence in the area was diminished thanks in large part to this triumph. The victory of the battle was crucial to the war's final result, securing American sovereignty and territorial integrity in the Great Lakes area.