Tennessee at the Battle of New Orleans

"Tennessee at the Battle of New Orleans" by Elbert L. Watson is a historical book from the 1960s that tells the story of how Tennessee soldiers helped win the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. It describes how the United States and Great Britain were headed for war, eventually leading to a British attack on New Orleans, and shows the smart plans used by each side during this time. The main focus is on how the Tennessee fighters, led by General Andrew Jackson alongside Generals Coffee and Carroll, showed great toughness and skill fighting against a bigger, well-trained British army. The book also points out how important this battle was, not just for the war itself, but also for building a stronger sense of unity and identity for the United States, featuring the soldiers' reasons for fighting and the battle's results to show how important Tennessee's role was in this key moment in American history.