Pakenham saw his left get chewed up by the American defenders, who used two sets of cannons in an enfilading fire that devastated the British attack. The attack and counterattack also bought the Americans time to bolster their earthwork defenses on the Mississippi River banks.ĭuring the reconnaissance-in-force attack on the American lines, Maj. Even if he lost that engagement, the British were hit pretty hard. The British attack on the Villeré plantation allowed Jackson to deal a blow to the British troops. The British made a lot of mistakes during the battle and in the days leading up to it. Poor British Planning Was as Important as the American Defense. The British might have saved the lives of some redcoats if they hadn't attacked New Orleans, but they were still technically at war. The enduring story of the Battle of New Orleans is that it was fought after the war ended, but according to the terms of the treaty, it didn't take effect until February 1815. Sir Edward Pakenham, had orders to continue the war, even if he'd heard rumors of peace. What Jackson didn't know was that the commander of British ground forces, Maj. Back in New Orleans, the British were still ransacking the home of Maj. The Treaty of Ghent that ended the War of 1812 was signed in what is today Belgium on Dec. The War Wasn't Technically Over During the Battle. This all happened before the decisive battle. 1, 1815, the sides began an artillery duel that demoralized the British. The British next launched a reconnaissance attack on Jackson's fortified position on Dec. Although his attack on the British failed, he gave them a pretty decent black eye. Jackson's forces were busy constructing earthwork reinforcements during the entire time period. After capturing his home, they made camp, but Villeré escaped and warned Jackson of the British advance. They then landed troops and marched to the plantation of Maj. The British first sailed into Lake Borgne in December 1814, clearing it of American vessels. In the days before, however, the two sides were jockeying for better positions for their forces. What we commonly think of as the Battle of New Orleans came on the east bank of the Mississippi river on Jan. The Battle of New Orleans Was Actually a Series of Fights.
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