Andrew Jackson defended the New Orleans against the British in 1814 to 1815.
Andrew Jackson
Major General Andrew Jackson
Jackson defeated the British at New Orleans on 8 January 1815.
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8 January 1815 was the famous "Battle of New Orleans" where British were defeated
The Battle of New Orleans in 1815 gained Andrew Jackson national prominence. The victory against the British in this battle during the War of 1812 established him as a military hero and propelled his political career.
Jean Lafitte was a pirate, privateer, spy, naval artillery officer during his working life. He helped Andrew Jackson defend New Orleans against the British in 1815.
After being warned by pirate, Jean Lafitte of an approaching British sneak attack, General Andrew Jackson was waiting for the British in the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. This was the final major battle of the War of 1812. British forces were devastated with close to 2500 casualties while the Americans only suffered 333.
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War of 1812 (June 1812 - February 1815)
The battle of New Orleans took place in 1815; Andrew Jackson defeated British troops yet neither side knew the war had already officially ended.