December 29, 1814, New Orleans
de la Ronde Plantation – The
winter of 1814 is icy-cold, wet, miserable around New Orleans. The British are
freezing and hungry, dispirited. The Royal Navy struggles through the swamp to
deliver larger cannons. Gen. Pakenham rallies his officers, declaring, “It
unthinkable for this army to retreat from this battle.”
Rodriguez Plantation – The
Americans build up their breastworks, bring up bigger cannon and construct a
cheniére (ridge) in the swamp to secure their left flank. They feast on
excellent Creole food. In the city, women and children pray to the city’s
patron saint, Our Lady of Prompt Succor, to deliver them from the damn British.
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