The article continues the myth that the battle was pointless as it was fought after the Treaty of Ghent was signed ending the war. In fact, the British had insisted on certain language in the treaty which puzzled the American negotiators at the time. Unaware of the British plans to invade and occupy New Orleans, the Americans conceded the language because it seemed harmlessly redundant. However, if the British had occupied New Orleans, even after the a treaty, the seemingly harmless language would have established their claim to it.
Thanks. I did not know that.
But the American viewpoint continues the myth that the battle was the last battle and decisive. In fact, the British simply marched away and took Mobile.