Battle of Estrelleta

Battle of Estrelleta
Part of the Dominican War of Independence
DateSeptember 17, 1845
LocationEstrelleta, Elías Piña Province
Result Dominican victory
Belligerents
Dominican Republic Haiti Haiti
Commanders and leaders
Gen. Antonio Duvergé
Gen. José Joaquín Puello
Haiti Gen. Jean-Louis Pierrot

The Battle of Estrelleta, was a major battle of the Dominican War of Independence and was fought on September 17, 1845 at the site of Estrelleta, near Las Matas de Farfán, San Juan Province. A force of Dominican troops, a portion of the Army of The South, led by General Antonio Duvergé, defeated a force of the Haitian Army led by General Jean-Louis Pierrot.[1]

References

  1. Authors, Multiple (2013). Imperial Wars 1815–1914. Amber Books Ltd. ISBN 9781782741251.

Coordinates: 18°53′N 71°42′W / 18.883°N 71.700°W / 18.883; -71.700

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