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The battle was the climax of the five-month Gulf Campaign (September 1814 to February 1815) by Britain to try to take New Orleans, West Florida, and possibly Louisiana Territory which began at the First Battle of Fort Bowyer. Britain started the New Orleans campaign on December 14, 1814, at the Battle of Lake Borgne and numerous skirmishes and ...
- January 8, 1815
- American victory
Battle of New Orleans, (January 8, 1815), U.S. victory against Great Britain in the War of 1812 and the final major battle of that conflict. Both the British and American troops were unaware of the peace treaty that had been signed between the two countries in Ghent, Belgium, a few weeks prior, and so the Battle of New Orleans occurred despite the agreements made across the Atlantic.
Nov 9, 2009 · Learn how Jackson and his ragtag army defeated a superior British force in January 1815, despite a peace treaty signed the previous month. Explore the background, the battle, and the aftermath of this decisive victory that made Jackson a national hero.
Learn about the United States' greatest land victory of the War of 1812, when Andrew Jackson defeated a British army at New Orleans on January 8, 1815. Explore the battle facts, context, and questions to consider on this web page.
Feb 9, 2010 · U.S. General Andrew Jackson defeats the British forces at the Battle of New Orleans, the last armed engagement between the United States and Britain in the War of 1812. Learn about the history, causes, and consequences of this decisive victory that boosted national pride and confidence.
- Missy Sullivan
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Apr 1, 2024 · Battle of New Orleans by Dennis Malone Carter, 1856. Pakenham planned a two-pronged attack, one against Line Jackson and the other on the Right Bank of the Mississippi. Around 6:20 a.m. on January 8, 1815, the British effort got underway. About 400 yards separated the British from Jackson’s position. As the infantry moved forward, they came ...
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Learn about the final conflict of the War of 1812 that took place in New Orleans in 1815. Watch virtual videos, explore the timeline, and visit the Chalmette Battlefield.