British at the Gates: The New Orleans Campaign in the War of 1812

In 1814, the final year of the War of 1812, Britain mounted a massive seaborne assault against the United States. In August of that year, the British force burned military installation and public buildings in Washington, forcing President Madison and his cabinet to flee the city, but the Americans successfully fended off an attack on Baltimore. By the end of 1814 the British had gathered their forces to launch a bold attempt to capture New Orleans, which was defeated by the Americans under the inspired and resolute leadership of Andrew Jackson. 399 pages.