<P> The Battle of New Orleans was fought on Sunday , January 8 , 1815 , between the British Army under Major General Sir Edward Pakenham , and the United States Army under Brevet Major General Andrew Jackson . It took place approximately 5 miles ( 8.0 kilometres ) south of the city of New Orleans , close to the present - day town of Chalmette , Louisiana , and was an American victory . The battle effectively marked the end of the War of 1812 . </P>
<P> The Battle of New Orleans was fought on Sunday , January 8 , 1815 , between the British Army under Major General Sir Edward Pakenham , and the United States Army under Brevet Major General Andrew Jackson . It took place approximately 5 miles ( 8.0 kilometres ) south of the city of New Orleans , close to the present - day town of Chalmette , Louisiana , and was an American victory . The battle effectively marked the end of the War of 1812 . </P>
when did the battle of new orleans start and end
when did the battle of new orleans start and end
Sunday , January 8 , 1815
Sunday , January 8 , 1815