The British attack on January 8, 1815, refers to the Battle of New Orleans during heavy casualties, and were ultimately forced to retreat after being defeated by American forces under Major General Andrew Jackson.

The British attack on January 8, 1815, during the Battle of New Orleans, ended in a decisive American victory. British forces, led by General Edward Pakenham, suffered heavy casualties and were forced to retreat. Over 2,000 British soldiers were killed, wounded, or captured, while American forces under General Andrew Jackson experienced minimal losses. The battle marked the end of British attempts to seize New Orleans, a key strategic city. Although the Treaty of Ghent had already been signed, ending the War of 1812, news had not yet reached the troops, making this a pivotal and symbolic conflict.