ANDREW JACKSON AND THE MIRACLE OF NEW ORLEANS: The Battle That Shaped America's Destiny

Into the dire situation of the War of 1812, stepped Major General Andrew Jackson to defend New Orleans. If the British conquered New Orleans, they would control the mouth of the Mississippi River, cutting Americans off from that essential trade route. The authors reinvigorate our knowledge of one of America's greatest generals in this engaging volume. 16 pages of illustrations, some color.