[wardaddy]

Ur intent is well founded but the opposing forces actually in place on the east bank in Chalmette were more like 7500/4500 British over American advantage
What really decided the battle of New Orleans was:
A horrible approach by the Brits

Not pursuing early advantage in late December

And underestimating American resolve and mettle...a mettle enforced by cavalry with sabers drawn in the rear behind the subsequent ramparts

Jackson was indefatigable and the Brits sloppy and dreaming of pillage and booty

That battle and it's site is a hobby of mine...i love reading about it

That one and Franklin were i live are my two centers of study on battles domestically

Now you can tell mr know it all to sod off..lol

[iopscusa]

Wardaddy, I’m also fascinated about the Battle of Franklin. Have you ever been to the Atlanta History Center? www.Atlantahistorycenter.com. I visited in December and the CW history portion was great. Amazing amount of regalia, weaponry, photographs.

[Pelham]

Don’t leave out the cotton bale barricades and the Baritarian pirates!