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The losing side of this battle referred to the winning side as the "dirty shirts." The Cottonbalers got their nickname at this battle. Disaster hit the losing side of this battle when Thomas Mullins forgot ladders to cross the Rodriguez Canal. John Lambert retreated at the end of this battle, against the dying orders of commander Edward Pakenham. (*) Jean Lafitte [la-FEET] and his privateers were pardoned after helping win this battle, which took place a month after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed. For 10 points, name this battle which ended the War of 1812, won by Andrew Jackson in a major Louisiana city.
The losing side of this battle referred to the winning side as the "dirty shirts.
Battle of New Orleans