The
Battle of Plattsburgh was the final battle (not counting the
Battle of New Orleans) in the
War of 1812. On
September 1,
1814, British troops under the command of Governor General Sir George Prevost invaded from Canada and quickly advanced to
Plattsburgh, New York. However, the land forces waited to attack the town until
September 11, when the British fleet under Captain George Downie arrived on nearby
Lake Champlain. The American fleet under the command of Lieutenant (later Commodore)
Thomas MacDonough[?], "the Hero of Lake Champlain", defeated the British fleet in Plattsburgh Bay by virtue of superior tactics and preparation, forcing the surrender of the entire British force.
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