The Battle Of New Orleans
How did America win a battle after the war was already over?
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45 mins
Explore the explosive final clash of the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. Discover how outnumbered American forces under Andrew Jackson face the might of the British Empire.
Ep 1:
The Road to an Impossible War
From British impressment and burning capitals to a peace treaty nobody's heard of yet, discover how a fading war set the stage for an unlikely showdown over New Orleans.
Ep 2:
Old Hickory Builds an Army of Misfits
As Wellington's veteran Highlanders sail toward Louisiana, Andrew Jackson scrambles together pirates, frontiersmen, free men of color, and militia into one wildly improbable defense.
Discussions (5)
Irving
Level 2 · 4 mo agoI disagree that the battle was pointless. If the British had taken New Orleans they would have just ignored the treaty and kept the territory. 🤷♂️
Evan
Level 6 · 4 mo agoThat's not true. Those tightly packed cotton bales caught fire immediately and had to be removed.
Scott
Level 10 · 4 mo agoMy paternal tree is concentrated in eastern Tennessee. It is fascinating to think some of my ancestors may have been those backwoods sharpshooters.
