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The Battle of New Orleans
Robert V. Remini · 2001 · 240 pages
The Battle of New Orleans was the climactic battle of America's "forgotten war" 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 "terrifically readable" by the Chicago Sun Times, The Battle of New Orleans is popular American history at its best, bringing to life a landmark battle that helped define the character of the United States.
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Bob Barker
“This battle was far more significant than most of us realize. When the Americans destroyed the elite British troops who had defeated Napoleon, they earned for our country a worldwide respect that we had not previously enjoyed. The battle of New Orleans made Andrew Jackson a national hero, and launched him on the path to the White House.”↗