Event record · battle
Louisiana · Gulf
Night battle below New Orleans
23 December 1814
Jackson attacks the British camp, disrupting its advance and buying time for stronger defenses.
Participants
- Andrew Jackson's force
- British expeditionary army
- Louisiana militia and volunteers
Outcome
The surprise attack disrupted the British camp but did not expel it.
Why it matters
The action bought time and imposed caution before decisive defensive preparations.
Location evidence
29.950, -89.920 · regional precision
Coordinates locate the named site, city, or broad region; they do not reconstruct unit movements.
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Evidence behind this event
- Accounts of African American ServiceNational Park Service · public history
Free Black units and Black military service, including New Orleans.