Battle Of New Orleans Battle Analysis

In september of 1814, an impressive naval victory by the Americans forced British troops back into Canada. Soon after a peace agreement was signed the British attacked again not knowing about the agreement as thus major attack left them at a halt. This led to the day of January 8th, 1815, the British marched against New Orleans with high hopes of separating Louisiana from the rest of the United states. However things didn't go quite as the troops planned, as a brave person named Pirate Jean Lafitte warned Americans of the upcoming attack. Arriving to their destination the British were cut short by the militiaman armed and ready to protect what's theirs. The 7,500 British soldiers were unable to penetrate the U.S. troops and separate Louisana. Retreating the battle, the british were left short nearly 2,000 men and a General due to death or wounds. As for the U.S. force 8 dead and 13 wounded. Although this battle didn’t have a bearing outcome in the war, General Andrew Jackson and his overwhelming victory elevated the nation's pride. In conclusion to the Battle of New orleans the U.S. and Britain had were done their last armed engagement.

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