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Major General Andrew Jackson
When word got out about the British coming to attack, Major General Andrew Jackson came rushing to the United States defense. -
Diplomats met
As diplomats met in Europe to hammer out a truce in the War of 1812, British forces mobilized for what they hoped would be the campaign’s finishing blow. After defeating Napoleon in Europe earlier that year, Great Britain had redoubled its efforts against its former colonies and launched a three-pronged invasion of the United States. -
First Attack
Major General Andrew launched a daring first night attack on the British just a couple miles South of New Orleans. -
Treaty of Ghent
Great Britain and the United States signed a Treaty of Ghent was signed to end the War of 1812 -
Lieutenant General Pakenham
Despite their imposing fortifications, Lieutenant General Pakenham believed the “dirty shirts,” as the British called the Americans, would wilt before the might of a British army in formation. -
Artillery
A massive artillery duel on New Years day. -
Battle of New Orleans
Word traveled slow across the pond that the Treaty of Ghent was already passed and on January 8th, Great Britain and the U.S went into a bloody battle. -
Pakenham
Put his two-part frontal assault into action and set out to attack the U.S -
End
News of the Treaty of Ghent reached American shores and Congress ratified the agreement on February 16, 1815, causing the War of 1812 to come to an official end.
