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Enslaved Soldiers and the Battle of New Orleans

34m · A.P.E. Academy · 08 Mar 02:37

Welcome to the podcast!!! This episode is based on the writings of James Roberts an enslaved man who fought in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Mr. Roberts fought on the front lines beside future President Andrew Jackson in a heroic defense of New Orleans. Enjoy!

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Sources

1. The New Orleans Tribune

2. American Battlefield Trust

3. Roberts, James.The Narrative of James Roberts, a Soldier Under Gen. George Washington in the Revolutionary War, and Under Gen. Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans, in the War of 1812:"A Battle Which Cost Me a Limb, Some Blood, and Almost my Life."

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Enslaved Soldiers and the Battle of New Orleans

Welcome to the podcast!!! This episode is based on the writings of James Roberts an enslaved man who fought in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Mr. Roberts fought on the front lines beside future President Andrew Jackson in a heroic defense of New Orleans. Enjoy!

Music: FreeBeats.IO

IG: @apeacademypodcast & @a.p.e.historypod

Tik Tok: @apeacademypod

Sources

1. The New Orleans Tribune

2. American Battlefield Trust

3. Roberts, James.The Narrative of James Roberts, a Soldier Under Gen. George Washington in the Revolutionary War, and Under Gen. Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans, in the War of 1812:"A Battle Which Cost Me a Limb, Some Blood, and Almost my Life."

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