The other side fighting this battle received support from the Baratarian pirates led by Jean Laffite.
A month before this battle, one side captured the other's gunboats in the Battle of Lake Borgne, but John Keane's caution may have cost that side a chance for further victory. John Lambert was forced to lead one side in this battle after the death of Edward Pakenham. The other side fighting this battle received support from the Baratarian pirates led by Jean Laffite. This battle occurred over two weeks after the signing of a peace treaty ending its war. For 10 points, name this War of 1812 battle that occurred after the signing of the Treaty of Ghent and saw Andrew Jackson defeat British forces in a Louisiana port city.
A month before this battle, one side captured the other's gunboats in the Battle of Lake Borgne, but John Keane's caution may have cost that side a chance for further victory.
Battle of New Orleans