The Battle of New Orleans: Andrew Jackson and America's First Military Victory

The Battle of New Orleans was the climactic battle of America's &quot;forgotten war&quot; of 1812. Andrew Jackson led his ragtag corps of soldiers against 8,000 disciplined invading British regulars in a battle that delivered the British a humiliating military defeat. The victory solidified America's independence and marked the beginning of Jackson's rise to national prominence. Hailed as &quot;terrifically readable&quot; by the <b>Chicago Sun Times</b>, <b>The Battle of New Orleans</b> is popular American history at its best, bringing to life a landmark battle that helped define the character of the United States.