Andrew Jackson and the miracle of New Orleans : the battle that shaped America's destiny

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A portrait of the seventh American president focuses on his formative military prowess during the War of 1812 and his pivotal contributions to the capturing of New Orleans from the British.

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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Military leadership

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New Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815

United States History War of 1812 Campaigns

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ISBN:

9780525524335
0525524339

Edition:

First large print edition

Description:

xiii, 391 pages (large print) : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
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Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Freedoms at risk
How to lose a war
The making of a general
A river dyed red
The British on offense
Jackson unleashed
Target: New Orleans
Losing Lake Borgne
The armies assemble
The First Battle of New Orleans
The defensive line
Day of destiny
The British withdraw

Control Number:

2378078

Other Authors:

Yaeger, Don, author

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