New Orleans 1815 : Andrew Jackson Crushes the British (Campaign)
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Book Description
The conflict that broke out in 1812 seemed born of an almost subconscious desire for a war to complete the separation of America from England begun by the War of Independence. The war when it came was bloody and hard fought. In one last attempt to break the deadlock the British sent Major-General Sir Edward Pakenham to capture New Orleans. The troops he commanded were elite, veteran regiments. Andrew Jackson, leading the defenders, commanded a mixed force including militia, free Negro battalions, Indians and a group of local pirates. This title describes how this mixed force decisively defeated the British veterans in a battle that has become part of American legend.
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Highly visual guides to history's greatest conflicts, detailing the command strategies, tactics, and experiences of the opposing forces throughout each campaign, and concluding with a guide to the battlefields today.
New Orleans 1815: Andrew Jackson Crushes the British (Campaign),Tim Pickles,Osprey Publishing,1855323605,History - Military / War,History: American,Military - General,Military History - Modern,United States - 19th Century,American history: c 1800 to c 1900,British & Irish history: c 1700 to c 1900,History / Military / General,USA,United Kingdom, Great Britain,War & defence operations,c 1800 to c 1900
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