[Dudoight]

What about the battle of New Orleans? Weren't the British repelled there in that war?

[Quiller]

What about the battle of New Orleans? Weren't the British repelled there in that war?

Actually, the British were repelled there after that war. As with many early wars, news of the finish didn't catch up to the commanders in time to prevent some actions. Of course, I think that even if Jackson had known the war was over, he'd have still fought the battle.

[johniegrad]

What about the battle of New Orleans? Weren't the British repelled there in that war?

Unless you are being sarcastic about the post concerning when the 1812 War took place, the last paragraph in the article addresses your question and, even if you are being sarcastic, it still addresses it.

[GAB-1955]

Okay, if the War of 1812 ended December 24, 1814, why was there a Battle of New Orleans January 8, 1815?

1. There was no telegraph across the Atlantic to send news of the end of the War. The Treaty of Ghent recognized this by setting up a schedule of dates after which ships seized as prizes of war had to be returned to their owners; it was as late as 180 days after the signature that combat legally ended in the Pacific.

2. The treaty was not ratified until later in 1815 by Congress and Parliament.

3. Neither Jackson nor Pakenham received news of the treaty. Of course, Pakenham never did, having been killed in the assault.