General Edward Pakenham was killed during this battle. A defensive line in this battle was improved by the privateer Jean Lafitte. A failed crossing of the Mississippi River doomed the losing side in 
General Edward Pakenham was killed during this battle. A defensive line in this battle was improved by the privateer Jean Lafitte. A failed crossing of the Mississippi River doomed the losing side in this battle, which was fought two weeks after the (*) Treaty of Ghent was signed. Andrew Jackson led the American victory in, for 10 points, what battle of the War of 1812 that prevented a British invasion of the largest city in Louisiana?
General Edward Pakenham was killed during this battle. A defensive line in this battle was improved by the privateer Jean Lafitte.
Battle of New Orleans