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Battle of New Orleans - re-enactment.

07 Jan,2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Post Katrina.
Old world meets new. The Battle of New Orleans re-enactment at Packenham Oaks in Chalmette near New Orleans, Louisiana. Period costumed British and American men along with 'irregulars' from the Independence/Civil War period commemorated the battle of Jan 8th, 1815 - the last battle of the war of 1812. The British led by General Edward Packenham were soundly defeated by troops hastily assembled by General Andrew Jackson.
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com

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07 Jan,2006. New Orleans, Louisiana. Post Katrina.<br />
Old world meets new. The Battle of New Orleans re-enactment at Packenham Oaks in Chalmette near New Orleans, Louisiana. Period costumed British and American men along with 'irregulars' from the Independence/Civil War period commemorated the battle of Jan 8th, 1815 - the last battle of the war of 1812. The British led by General Edward Packenham were soundly defeated by troops hastily assembled by General Andrew Jackson. <br />
Photo; Charlie Varley/varleypix.com