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The battle of Lake Champlain took place on October 11, 1776.

The battle took place on Lake Cahmplain

The battle was between the United States and British navies, along with some native americans in canoes on the side of the British

On the American side the leader was Benedict Arnold. On the British side the leader was Guy Carleton

The battle is considered to be one of the first naval battles of the Revolutionary War and one of the first battles fought by the U.S. navy General Arnold picked a spot on the lake that he knew would limit Britsh advantages.

The battle resuted in a loss for the continental navy. Most of their ships were destroyed or damaged by the British navy.


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