Jackson was the commanding general over the US forces at this famous battle.
Jackson was the commanding general over the US forces at this famous battle.
The main commander of the American forces
The role Andrew Jackson played in the War of 1812 was that he defeated the Creek Indians and making them give up millions of acres of land. He also commanded the US troops around New Orleans. In 1814, Jackson defeated the British in the battle of New Orleans.
New Orleans during the War of 1812
Jackson was the commander of the American forces. It was believed that his troops (mostly militiamen) fought so bravely as to defeat the British, but evidence points to a strange halt in the British advance, within range of the American guns, which probably contributed greatly to their demise.
Rickey played linebacker for the Saints from 1981-1993.
Linebacker Rickey Jackson played with the New Orleans Saints between 1981-1993 and the San Francisco 49ers between 1994-1995.
Jackson was successful at outmaneuvering a larger Union force and nearly destroyed it
Jackson was successful at outmaneuvering a larger Union force and nearly destroyed it
Jackson was successful at outmaneuvering a larger Union force and nearly destroyed it
Jackson was successful at outmaneuvering a larger Union force and nearly destroyed it
The New Orleans Saints play in the city of New Orleans which is in the state of Louisiana.