THE BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS, the battle continues

January 8, 1815

The Battle Continues – British riflemen storm the redoubt near the river and the fighting is close, man against man, but there is no support for the British and US Marines, Infantrymen and New Orleans Riflemen kill the British now trapped in the redoubt.

Near the swamp, Gen. Pakenham is blown from his horse. Wounded, he mounts another horse to be hit again by grapeshot and rifle fire. He dies on the battlefield as best friend Gen. Gibbs is also mortally wounded. Near the river, Gen. Keane is critically wounded.

Maj. Gen. Lambert, the lone surviving British general, sees the attack has made no impression on the American line and brave soldiers are dying under withering American fire. He withdraws the army. Gen. Andrew Jackson, standing near the center of the US line is amazed at the carnage. This he did not expect. No one expected such a lopsided victory.

from BATTLE KISS, Part 3, “The Battle of New Orleans” www.oneildenoux.net