The Battle Site of 1813 was the Battle of Lake Erie, which took place near the city of Erie, Pennsylvania. The battle was fought between the United States Navy and the British Royal Navy during the War of 1812. The American forces were led by Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry and the British forces were led by Commander Robert Heriot Barclay. The battle resulted in a decisive victory for the United States, which allowed them to gain control of the Great Lakes region.