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161: The Battle of New Orleans - USA v Great Britain, 1815


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The battle of New Orleans fought between Great Britain and the USA on the 8th January 1815 resulted in a resounding American victory in which the British lost over 2,000 men killed, wounded or captured.

And Whilst It was the last battle of the war of 1812, it was actually fought after the US and the British had already agreed a peace treaty.

So, was this battle just pointless bloodshed?

Here is a my British perspective.

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