War on the Lakes

How We Became America: The Untold Story
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If the fledgling U.S. Navy was to the defeat the overwhelming might of the British fleet during the War of 1812, it would not do so at sea – but perhaps on the waters of the Great Lakes. The battles that raged on inland waters would have a huge impact on the outcome of the war. (Runtime 2:40)