Washminster

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Saturday 8 January 2011

The Battle of New Orleans

Those of a certain age may think of Lonnie Donegan's song about the Battle, which was fought 196 years ago today. I have to admit that I was aware of the song long before my interest in the history of the "War of 1812" was aroused.



Lonnie Donegan - Battle Of New Orleans
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A short history of the battle can be accessed here. A map of the battlefield is available here.