On the 11th of October, 1776 the US Navy were beaten by the
British at the Battle of Valcour Island, which took place on Lake
Champlain. It was the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War
and the first battle for the US navy. Though the American
Continental Army general Benedict Arnold (14th January, 1741 - 14th
June 1801) led his small fleet to defeat, the battle proved a
tactical victory for the Americans. The battle delayed the British
advancement, and they were forced to retreat to winter quarters
rather than pushing forward. This gave the revolutionary forces
vital breathing space to gather their strength.
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