Battle of Estrelleta

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Battle of Estrelleta
Part of the Dominican War of Independence
Date September 17, 1845
Location Estrelleta, near Las Matas de Farfán, San Juan Province
Result Dominican victory
Belligerents
Dominican Republic Haiti
Commanders
Gen. Antonio Duvergé
Gen. José Joaquín Puello
Gen. Jean-Louis Pierrot
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy

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.