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gun. only two, the lawrence and the niagara, were full-size ships with an armament of two long guns and carronades each. perry had also assembled a force of about five hundred men to serve under him, and after several months of drilling, they were a capable naval unit. in september , perry set sail for
beginning to secure control of lake erie. the british were anticipating an easy victory over perry's force. on september , , the battle of lake erie took place. the americans had nine vessels, while the british had six. early in the battle, the british were taking a heavy toll on the american ships, principally...
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