The overall battle lasted for two hours, but the hand-to-hand fighting just five minutes.
The British gained control of the lake, but the battle gave Andrew Jackson time to strengthen his defenses at New Orleans.
The five American warships captured were taken into British service and given new names.
Lake Borgne became the landing site for the British troops. When news of the American defeat arrived in New Orleans, the city went into a panic and Jackson ordered martial law.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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