Events with tag - British Defeat

January 17, 1781

Battle of Cowpens

The Battle of Cowpens was a pivotal engagement of the American Revolutionary War fought on January 17, 1781, in South Carolina. American forces under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan achieved a decisive victory over British troops led by Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton, marking a crucial turning point in the war's southern campaign.

January 8, 1815

Battle of New Orleans

The Battle of New Orleans was a decisive American victory against British forces on January 8-18, 1815. Led by Major General Andrew Jackson, American forces of 4,000 troops defeated 8,000 British soldiers, despite the battle occurring after the war had officially ended with the Treaty of Ghent.