Which naval battle established the U. S. Navy as a strong fighting force

The battle of Lake Erie

Explanation:

The battle of Lake Erie took place on September 10, 1813, within the Anglo-American War. It faced an American navy commanded by Oliver Hazard Perry who had nine vessels and 54 guns against a British fleet of six ships with 63 guns commanded by Commodore Robert Heriot Barclay.

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