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Battle of Crête-à-Pierrot
1802 • Artibonite
Attack and take of the Crête-à-Pierrot (4 - 24 March 24, 1802). Original illustration by Auguste Raffet, engraving by Ernst Hébert.
Author: Auguste Raffet / Ernest HébertLicense:PD
Historical Overview
The Battle of Crête-à-Pierrot was a major battle of the Saint-Domingue expedition that took place between 2 March and 24 March 1802 as part of the expedition's efforts to retake the colony of Saint-Domingue from Toussaint Louverture's control.
Quick Facts
Outcome:Tactical French victory; strategic Haitian success.
Haitian Rebels
- Commander: Jean-Jacques Dessalines
- Strength: ca. 1.300
- Casualties: ca. 400
French Expeditionary Force
- Commander: Charles Leclerc
- Strength: ca. 12.000
- Casualties: ca. 1.500
Strategic Context
Napoleon's attempt to forcefully re-establish slavery in the colonies.
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