Battle of El Memiso

Part of the Dominican War of Independence

Date	April 13, 1844
Location	El Memiso, Azua Province
Result	Dominican victory

Belligerents

Dominican Republic

Haiti

Commanders and leaders

Gen. Antonio Duvergé

Gen. Felipe Alfau

Col. Pierre Paul

Col. Auguste Brouard

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 El Memiso, was the third major battle of the Dominican War of Independence and was fought on April 13, 1844, at El Memiso, Azua Province. A force of Dominican troops, a portion of the Army of The South, led by General Antonio Duvergé, defeated an outnumbering force of the Haitian Army led by Col. Pierre Paul.^[1]

References

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

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