Index of Chapters

Introduction

The British Plan of Attack  

New Orleans before the invasion

  British and American Commanders   

Warning from Jean Laffite  

 Sept 4, 1814

 Attack on Lafitte's base  

 Sept 11, 1814

 Jackson placed in command   

 June 14 1814

Battle of the Gunboats  

 Dec 14, 1814

  Jackson and the Baratarians

 The British Arrive   

 Dec 22, 1814

The Fight in the Dark  

 Dec 23, 1814

 The Carolina   

 Dec 23 - 27, 1814

 The Grand Reconnaissance

 Dec 28, 1814

Battle of New Years Day  

Jan 15, 1815

 The Main battle  

 Jan 8, 1815

A Critical Analysis of British Tactical Failure

at The Battle of New Orleans

by Captain Bobbie L. Ragsdale

 Weapons of the Battle

  Map of the Battlefield

Visiting the battlefield

 Timeline

Books and Sources for

 the Battle of New Orleans

  Battle of New Orleans audio books

  Quiz on the Battle of New Orleans

Battle of New Orleans activities 2016  

  re-enactments & photos  

 What if the Americans lost?

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