New Orleans British order of battle
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The following units of the British Armed Forces participated in the Battle of New Orleans on 8 January 1815. The American order of battle is shown separately.
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British Forces, North America | |
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Active | 1814–1815 |
Country | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
Allegiance | George III |
Branch | British army |
Type | Army |
Size | 5,933 effectives out of a headcount of 6,660 soldiers (25 December 1814)[1] 8,000 participants on 8 January 1815 6,334 effectives (25 January 1815)[2] |
Engagements | Battle of New Orleans |
Commanders | |
Commander-in-chief (23 December 1814 – 24 December 1814) | Major General John Keane |
Commander-in-chief (25 December 1814 – 8 January 1815) | Major General Edward Pakenham |
Commander-in-chief (8 January 1815 - 13 February 1815 ) | Major General John Lambert |
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