United States
On January 8, 1815, American forces under Major General Andrew Jackson defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans. The victory came after negotiators had signed the Treaty of Ghent, but news of peace had not reached the combatants. U.S. troops used strong defensive positions along the Mississippi River to repel repeated assaults. The battle boosted national morale and elevated Jackson to national prominence. It reinforced a sense of American resilience following the war. The outcome also helped secure U.S. control over a vital port and gateway to the interior.
