The Battle of New Orleans

This Veterans / Remembrance Day, I visited the Chalmette battlefield and rambled semi-coherently about the Battle of New Orleans.

[AtunSheiFilms]

One important point I forgot to mention was how ideally Jackson's rampart was placed. He had the river on his right flank and a boggy cypress swamp on his left, effectively creating a choke point. The British had two options: retreat, or attack head-on over open ground. No wonder Packenham was furious!

[totallynotalpharius]

My ancestors fought there

Not at the battle, they just got into a drunken fight in new Orleans once

[oldsoul]

Dedication right there, continuing the video in the rain.

[thehistorybard]

3:39 "No, the enemy is here and I will fight him here" Hmm, where have we heard that before? * _Gettysburg_ movie flashback *

[garrettharriman]

"The Artillerymen did the bloodiest work that day." A sentiment that applies to every pitched battle since the invention of big guns.

[ccody-long]

One of the men fighting on the side of the Americans was former General Jean Humbert. Humbert had been involved in the French Revolution and the subsequent French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. In 1798, he led a French expedition to Ireland in order to help irish republican rebels. During the expedition he defeated a force three times the size of his own at Castlebar. He immigrated to New Orleans in 1810, and after fighting in the battle became a school teacher.

[BrianRPaterson]

Exceedingly well done on the British accents, old boy. I'm Greek myself (from Glasgow), so I know a decent one when I hear it. Hopefully we'll be hearing more Greek when you cover the Battle of Thermopylae! I'm subscribing!

[Colminus]

Hey dude, fellow New Orleans tour guide here. This was a great video, thanks for making it. Keep 'em coming, see you in the streets!

[zachwalker]

"They just stood there, and died..."

*Crazy arm movements*

[matthewarsenault]

I like when people speak of History without putting their personal belief in it he's just saying what happened Bravo

[tannertuner]

I’m from Georgia. My family is from Georgia going way back. My father was NOT a musician. But “The Battle of New Orleans” was one of the first songs I ever learned, along with “the Ballad of Jesse James.”

He taught me to love history.

[SYH]

"...a nice Greek boy." Spot on accent there too. :D

[billythedog-]

These portrayals of the British are so accurate l could swear you are a Hollywood voice coach teaching some accent or other.

[daryllamonaco]

You have an exceptional speaking ability and your are gifted presenter. I enjoy your videos very much and they are of profound depth and knowledge.

[chips]

"that;s a nasty place to get hit by canister shot"
I THINK MOST PLACES ARE

[valaudae]

Would have appreciated swinging the camera round to see the ground over which the British advanced.

[carolynbrightfield]

I'm an Australian and your history is fascinating. Given the current unrest (June 2020, Presidential election in November) I've been watching your Civil War videos - trying to get an understanding of how the past impacts the present etc. Years ago we had a NSW State Premier who was notoriously obssessed with the Civil War - to the point of "you're crazy". His name was Bob Carr (Labor/ "unions/left"). Now I know why he was so keen - your history effects us /the world. Thanks. Wonderful job.

[ComedyJakob]

I very much enjoyed this man telling me the story of the Battle of New Orleans whilst being pummeled by rain. Your gumption and stick-to-it-iveness has earned my subscription.

[macfilms]

My (insert requisite number of Greats) ancestor, William McPherron followed Andy Jackson down to New Orleans and fought in the battle. He's probably rolling in his grave at all the British officers I play in reenactments etc.

[blankmind]

I used to live in Arabi, within walking distance of the battlefield. I loved learning about the battle in school and I'm so happy to see you going into such detail about it! I love all your other videos as well. Please keep up the good work!