When you play this scenario, its just like the movie.
1. The scenario starts in October, because it takes the British several months to get to Louisiana. Crazy, eh?
2. During that time, Jackson, keeps getting reinforcements in the form of volunteers. (like the
Tennessians, and the
doods from Kentucky).
3. BUT, the main question is....
WILL LAFITTE join Jackson, and bring his pirates and his coveted naval guns from his pirate ships.
4. Actually Lafitte has a
50/50 chance to show in December or January.
5. The British fleet arrives in November, and so the army can attack in December. If they go in December, the navy
may not bombard New Orleans.
6. But the longer the British wait (1 more turn actually :niark
then Lafitte may join Jackson, and the
British are screwed. (check screenies)