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 | | In a brief but violent naval battle on Lake Borgne, 53 British rowing boats armed with bow-chasers overwhelmed five American dinghies protecting the waters near New Orleans. |
 | | Jackson, because he needed time to get his artillery into position, decided to immediately attack the British. |
 | | Pakenham was fatally wounded in the third attack when he was hit by grapeshot on horseback while 500 yards from the earthworks. |
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