At the British camp, soldiers and a camp follower enjoy a rare moment of leisure
British General Pakenham at his desk in British headquarters, just downriver from New Orleans
Tents surround the headquarters of the British army, located in a house just downriver from New Orleans
British troops discuss the invasion's progress on the porch at headquarters
Civilians followed their troops to cook, do laundry, and tend the wounded
Engineers were an important part of every army's staff
JROTC cadets from McMain High School represent the free men of color battalions
American General Andrew Jackson and his troops stand in formation
JROTC cadets from Chalmette High School represent the Tennessee militia and their camp followers
Living history experts portray the 7th US Infantry at the Battle of New Orleans anniversary
Plauche's Battalion was made up of men from the New Orleans business community
American troops at the Battle of New Orleans represented the diversity of the United States in 1815
Jean Lafitte's Baratarian pirates and USS Carolina sailors work together to defeat a common enemy
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

Plauche's Battalion

Plauche's Battalion was made up of men from the New Orleans business community

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