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Battle of Plattsburgh: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As Battle of Lake Champlain
Location Lake Champlain • New York • Plattsburgh • United States
Participants United Kingdom • United States
Context War of 1812

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The Battle of Plattsburgh
Battle of Plattsburg, War of 1812England's troubles with Napoleon caused it to impress American merchant sailors for naval service against France. England was also pressing on America's western frontier. In response, America declared war on June 18, 1812. Thomas Macdonough was in command of the decisive American naval victory near Plattsburg on Lake Champlain.
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Key People

Prevost, Sir George, 1st Baronet
Sir George Prevost, 1st Baronet
British governor in chief of Canada
Thomas Macdonough
Thomas Macdonough
United States naval officer

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