Crimea Painting

[gilmore]

The 93rd was also engaged at the Battle of New Orleans on 8 January 1815, and almost succeeded in breaching Jackson's line:



Regards,

Todd

"Almost" counts only in horse shoes, hand grenades and thermonuclear devices.

[macwilkin]

"Almost" counts only in horse shoes, hand grenades and thermonuclear devices.

That still doesn't take away from the bravery of the 93rd, sir, and the fact that the 93rd was the only British unit to reach Jackson's defensive line at Chalmette. They fought honourably and should be recognized for it.

T.