Pakenham's army (New Orleans)
Army · United Kingdom · November 26, 1814 – February 17, 1815
The British army sent against New Orleans under John Keane and then Edward Pakenham.
View on map Fought in War of 1812
Engagements 1
- January 8, 1815 Battle of New Orleans
Movements
- November 26, 1814 Sails from Negril Bay, Jamaica Map
- December 4, 1814 At sea, the Yucatán Channel (route and date approximate) Map
- December 13, 1814 Anchors off Ship Island and Cat Island Map
- December 23, 1814 Lands by Bayou Bienvenue; night fight at Villeré's plantation Map
- December 25, 1814 – January 7, 1815 Pakenham takes command before Jackson's line Map
- January 8, 1815 Battle of New Orleans: Pakenham killed in the failed assault Battle of New Orleans Map
- January 18, 1815 Re-embarks from Lake Borgne Map
- February 12, 1815 – February 17, 1815 Takes Fort Bowyer at Mobile Point Map