While occupied by the British , on Andrew Jackson 's orders , the Chalmette plantation was completely destroyed during the Battle of New Orleans .
The American forces under Major General Andrew Jackson defeated the British forces ( led by brevet Lieutenant General Sir Edward Pakenham ) .
While occupied by the British , on Major General   's orders , the Chalmette plantation was completely destroyed during the Battle of New Orleans .
The American forces under Major General Andrew Jackson defeated the British forces ( led by brevet Lieutenant General Sir Edward Pakenham ) .