Illustrated by Robyn Opthoff Lilek. The decided US naval victory at the Battle of Lake Erie was a critical event in the war, serving as part of a turning point. Perry did great, and he is remembered for his famous "we have met the enemy and they are ours," but the everyday people who participated in the battle are just as responsible for the events of that three hour battle. This book gives the usual information about the battle but adds insight into the lives and actions of the participants who have been forgotten. Like new/new. The Perry Group. Put-in-Bay, Ohio. 1999. Pb. USED. $10.00