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- Location: Chalmette Plantation, 5 miles south of New Orleans
- Date: January 8, 1815
- British commanders: Sir Alexander Cochrane, Sir Edward M. Pakenham, John Keane, John Lambert
- American commanders: Andrew Jackson, William Carroll, John Coffee
- American casualties: 71MSN Encarta: The Battle of New Orleans
- British casualties: more than 2000MSN Encarta: The Battle of New Orleans
- Result: American victory
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The Battle of New Orleans was the final battle of the War of 1812, occurring after the signing of the Treaty Of Ghent between the United States and Great Britain. The American victory at New Orleans helped ensure that Great Britain would ratify the treaty, officially ending the war.Louisiana State Museum: The Battle of New Orleans
Backstory
The British invaded Washington DC during the winter of 1814. Much of the city was burned, including the White House. They then turned their attention to New Orleans, whose location between the Gulf of Mexico and the Mississippi River meant that whoever controlled New Orleans controlled the major trade highway of the United States.James Madison Center: The Battle of New OrleansAndrew Jackson
Future president Andrew Jackson commanded the American forces in the battle. The victory made him a national hero.From Revolution to Reconstruction: A National Hero, the Battle of New Orleans-
Battle of New Orleans Questions
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What percentage biodiesel do the New Orleans buses use, and where do they get it? 1 AnswerThe buses in New orleans are using a B5 blend. The B5 blend will take 5% of the diesel and replace it with the biodeisel. August of last year, New Orleans had ... read more -
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how do i add a potion or use one during battle? cause i can't equip them? 2 AnswersI haven't tried the DS version yet, but in the SNES one IIRC, there should be an "Items" menu that you can access when choosing battle commands (just like any o... read more
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Battle of New Orleans in Popular Culture
- YouTube Video: "Battle of New Orleans" by The Remington Riders (Time: 2:25)
- MilitaryImages.net: Battle Of New Orleans Lyrics
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