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Battle of New Orleans. John B. The Armies. British 11,000 troops Commanders: Sir Alexander Cochrane, Sir Edward M. Pakenham, John Keane, John Lambert. U.S.-Eastern Indians-Jean Lafitte's Pirates. 5,000 men. Commanders Andrew Jackson, William Carroll, John Coffee. The battle.
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Battle of New Orleans John B.
The Armies British • 11,000 troops • Commanders: • Sir Alexander Cochrane, • Sir Edward M. Pakenham, • John Keane, • John Lambert. U.S.-Eastern Indians-Jean Lafitte's Pirates. • 5,000 men. • Commanders • Andrew Jackson, • William Carroll, • John Coffee.
The battle. • Took place about 5 miles south of New Orleans. • Lasted 16 days. British Symbol ≈ 1,000 men America Symbol ≈ 1,000 men
December 23 swamp Mississippi river.
December 24-27 swamp Mississippi river.
December 28 swamp Mississippi river.
January 1 swamp Mississippi river.
January 8 swamp Mississippi river.
Aftermath • British • Total 2,332 • 3 senior officers • America • Total 314