Posted on 01/06/2018 11:45:25 AM PST by NonValueAdded
[British General Edward] Pakenham delayed his main assault until Jan 8, when he had brought up nearly 10,000 men, and planned to attack with about 5,500, keeping the rest in reserve.
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The men on both sides knew an attack was planned on the 8th. Jackson, clearly felt that some sort of night attack was coming . Jackson, was awakened by a messenger who arrived from Morgan across the river, requesting more troops. Morgan and Patterson could see some activity by the British on the river and feared they were going to send a large force across the river to bypass Jackson and recross the river to take New Orleans .Jackson told the messenger to report back that he had no men to spare and that he was confident the main attack would be against his line. Jackson looked at his watch. It was 1:00 a.m. He then awoke his aides, telling them the enemy would be upon them in a few minutes . At 4:00 a.m. General Adair marched his marched his 1,000 Kentucky militia about 50 yards behind the American line as a reserve.
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I thought so too, but then I realized it was excerpts from an interview/memoirs. When I started reading it like that, it was significantly more coherent.
Or maybe not. The latter part is though.
The Brits ravaging the coast of Maine soon put a stop to that New England foolishness.
Not really.
I saw the title and the first thing I thought of was that song :)
Was going to look up the YT for it, but looks like that isn’t necessary ;^)
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