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Battle of Vertières

1803 • Nord Feldschlacht

Historical Overview

The final decisive battle; Dessalines definitively defeated the French troops.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Decisive Haitian victory.

Indigenous Army

  • Commander: Jean-Jacques Dessalines
  • Strength: ca. 15.000
  • Casualties: ca. 1.200

French Expeditionary Force

  • Commander: Rochambeau
  • Strength: ca. 5.000 (effektiv)
  • Casualties: ca. 2.000

Strategic Context

Final struggle for independence after the failure of the French expedition.

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