Spying continues

 November 17, 1814

Gentilly east of New Orleans – This is British spy Harold Lowe’s choice for the best invasion route into the city. Avoiding American Fort Petite Coquilles at the Rigolets may pose a problem but a large invasion force should be able to overwhelm the small fort. There is plenty of high, open ground all the way to the city. No way an American army of primarily militia can stand up to British regulars on open ground. The troops coming to New Orleans are mostly Wellington’s Heroes, veterans of the Peninsula War against the French.

from BATTLE KISS, Part 1, “The Redcoats are Coming” www.oneildenoux.net