How many casualties did the Americans have in the Battle of New Orleans?

Answer 1

There wasn't a Civil War Battle of New Orleans. New Orleans depended on two forts on opposite sides of the Mississippi dozens of miles downstream to prevent a hostile force from ascending the River. These were Fort Jackson and Fort St. Philip. The US Navy mounted a water-borne siege of the Forts which went on for about a week, while the Forts were bombarded from "bomb ketches". There were few casualties in this part of the operation. Then Admiral Farragut decided to run upstream with his fleet, past the Forts. Farragut easily passed the Forts and the batteries at Chalmette, Louisiana and sailed right up to the docks on the New Orleans waterfront, where a delegation of city leaders surrendered the city to him. Farragut became the first Union hero of the war and the rank of Rear Admiral, never before used in the US Navy, was created for him. He was promoted in July 1862.

The Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812 took place January 8, 1815, some two weeks after the Peace Treaty ending the war had been signed. News of the Treaty had not yet crossed the Atlantic. The Americans under Major General Andrew Jackson inflicted an estimated 2,300 casualties on the British, while sustaining about 300.

Answer 2

Finally, on January 8, the day commemorated today as the victory day in the Battle of New Orleans, two British generals, including Major General Pakenham, were killed in battle, with a third severely wounded. Soldiers described battlefield action as confused and haphazard in the dark hours of that foggy morning. Britain suffered over 2,000 casualties in that decisive battle, whereas Jackson lost only 71 men. The British forces withdrew through Lake Borgne and into the Gulf, firing on Fort St. Philip for over a week before sailing out to sea for good.

Answer 3

13 killed

30 wounded

19 missing

Total: 62

Answer 4

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