Battle of New Orleans (jan 8, 1815 – jan 26, 1815)
Description:
This battle was fought after the war ended (although both sides did not know it) and it saw Andrew Jackson and his men defeat the battle-hardened British troops from the European campaign through better positioning. It turned Jackson into an overnight hero and was an overwhelming victory for the U.S.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 8, 1815
jan 26, 1815
~ 18 days