New Orleans 1815: Andrew Jackson Crushes the British (Campaign) [Paperback]

Tim Pickles (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 27, 1994 | Series: Campaign (Book 28)

Osprey's examination of the War of 1812, which was  the product of the United States' wish to free itself from the British Empire. The conflict that broke out in 1812 seemed born of an almost subconscious desire for a war to complete the separation of America from England begun by the War of Independence (1775-1783). The war, when it came, was bloody and hard fought. In one last attempt to break the deadlock the British sent Major-General Sir Edward Pakenham to capture New Orleans. The troops he commanded were elite, veteran regiments. Andrew Jackson, leading the defenders, commanded a mixed force including militia, free Negro battalions, Indians and a group of local pirates. This title describes how this mixed force decisively defeated the British veterans in a battle that has become part of American legend.

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Highly visual guides to history's greatest conflicts, detailing the command strategies, tactics, and experiences of the opposing forces throughout each campaign, and concluding with a guide to the battlefields today.

About the Author

Tim Pickles, a Yorkshireman by birth, now resides in New Orleans, USA. He worked for many years as a figurine modeller but now specialises as an historical consultant, battle co-ordinator and costume designer in the film industry. He was one of the founders of the Napoleonic Association, undertaking the role of Wellington, commanding British forces at re-enactments between 1990 and 1995.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (January 27, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855323605
• ISBN-13: 978-1855323605
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 0.3 x 9.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,461,574 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Could be better, August 11, 2006

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David L. Peterson "va29er" (Charlottesville, Va United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Orleans 1815: Andrew Jackson Crushes the British (Campaign) (Paperback)

There were only a couple major prroblems that I had with this book.

1. The author(Pickles is a Brit) didn't seem to be too happy about having to write about one of the greatest victories ever fought by the Army of the US. I could pick up on some disdain and contempt in his writings about Jackson's victory.

2. The author kinda forgot to put casualty figures in the book.

Other than those two big problems, I was happy with the book. As always, the Osprey company puts out a good product that is readable and to the point, with good solid info.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Rehash of existing information with British bias, March 9, 2007

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Angrod (Mississippi) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Orleans 1815: Andrew Jackson Crushes the British (Campaign) (Paperback)

Just because one transplants to New Orleans and carries an English accent does not make one a qualified historian nor an expert on antiquities. This is one of the poorest Osprey volumes I have encountered. Even the cover selection, featuring a US Light Dragoon, should warn off potential buyers. Neither of the two US Light Dragoon regiments were present for the Battle of New Orleans! The only "dragoons" present were the Feliciana and Mississippi Dragoons. Uniforms for these units would require original research. This work is, at best, a biased use of existing secondary sources equivalent in quality to a secondary school term paper.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed Victory, September 17, 2005

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James Fasnacht "jimfasnacht2339" (Cleveland OH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Orleans 1815: Andrew Jackson Crushes the British (Campaign) (Paperback)

First the account is well-written. The structure of the book is first rate. Should you be looking for a good account of the Battle of New Orleans this is it. My criticism of the work is that Englishman Tim continued to belittle America and Americans through the work. In his opinion the British invasion force was first a first rate, tried and true army of professionals. The Americans are an ad hoc rabble of pirates, militia and bumblers. The fact that the British "eceheloned" their way up to a prepared position and got the @#$% shot out of their attack twice might have been mentioned. TIM, YOU lost...get over it.