jan 8, 1815 - The Battle of New Orleans
Description:
WHAT: The British hoped to seize New Orleans in an effort to expand their land owned by Americans. This battle was fought roughly five miles, southeast of the French Quarter of New Orleans. (In the current suburb of Chalmette, Louisiana.WHO: The battle of New Orleans was fought between the British Army and the United States
army.
HOW: The battle of New Orleans relates because United States achieved their greatest land victory of the War of 1812.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 8, 1815
Now
~ 210 years ago