The most devastating defeat suffered by the British during the War of 1812 took place at the Battle of

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The Battle of New Orleans was fought in January 1815, after the War of 1812 had officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent in December 1814. The British, unaware of the treaty, launched an attack on New Orleans which was successfully defended by American forces under the command of General Andrew Jackson. The British suffered over 2,000 casualties, while American losses were only 71, making it the most lopsided victory of the war and a major boost to American morale.

The Most Devastating Defeat Suffered by the British During the War