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Photographer: Tom Bosse
Taken: July 31, 2016
Caption: U.S. Marines
Additional Description: Since 1804 the United States Marine Corps had been in New Orleans, defending the city and new Louisiana Purchase. The marines contributed to all facets of the American victory against the British during the New Orleans campaign. During the Battle of Lake Borgne, marines served gallantly alongside the sailors of the United States Navy. Under the leadership of Major Daniel Carmick, Marines joined the bold American night assault of December 23 and stoutly defended the American line throughout the duration of the campaign. During the climactic British assault of January 8, 60 Marines poured withering musket fire into the approaching British ranks.
Submitted: December 13, 2016, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.
Database Locator Identification Number: p372165
File Size: 1.988 Megabytes

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