The Battle of New Orleans was Britain’s last attempt to regain a stronghold in America. From that day on, Drez notes, the ...

Video: William `shocked´ by death of ex-nanny´s stepson in New Orleans attack A British man has been confirmed as one of those killed in a New Year's Day vehicle attack in New Orleans.

Certainly, the Battle of New Orleans ... inflicted considerable damage on the British positions in return. The British commander at New Orleans was Major-General Edward Pakenham, the Duke of ...

The Battle of New Orleans: A Meaningful Victory explores how the British misjudged their opponent and miscalculated the complexities of the battle ground. It also describes why the multi-cultural ...

Historic New Orleans ... battle began on Lake Borgne, about 40 miles from the city. British sailors and marines quickly boarded American gunboats positioned there. The British suffered 17 killed ...