The climactic battle took place on January 8 when the British launched a frontal assault. Their troops made easy targets for the Americans protected by their parapets, and the attack ended in disaster. The British suffered over 2,000 casualties (including Pakenham) to the Americans' 60.
The decisive battle occurred on January 8th when the British launched a frontal assault. Their troops were easy targets for the Americans, who were protected by their fortifications, and the attack ended in failure. The British suffered over 2,000 casualties (including Pakenham) while the Americans only sustained 60 casualties.