Battle of Estrelleta

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

Dominican War of Independence Fuente del Rodeo Cabeza de Las Marías Azua Santiago El Memiso Tortuguero Fort Cachimán Estrelleta Beler El Número Las Carreras Santomé Sabana Larga

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]

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