Battle of Estrelleta

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Battle of Estrelleta

Part of the Dominican War of Independence
Date: September 17, 1845
Location: Estrelleta, Elías Piña Province

Result: Dominican victory

Belligerents: Dominican Republic vs. Haiti
Commanders: Dominican forces — Gen. Antonio Duvergé and Gen. José Joaquín Puello; Haitian forces — Gen. Jean-Louis Pierrot

Casualties: Dominican side — 3 wounded; Haitian casualties — unknown killed and wounded; 2 Haitian artillery pieces captured

Overview:
The Battle of Estrelleta was a key engagement in the Dominican War of Independence. On September 17, 1845, Dominican troops from the Army of the South under General Antonio Duvergé faced a larger Haitian army commanded by General Jean-Louis Pierrot near the frontier at Estrelleta. The Dominicans held defensive positions and repulsed a Haitian cavalry charge with bayonets, securing a clear victory. The battle followed prior Dominican raids into Haiti in June, a Haitian counterattack in July, and an August Haitian invasion of the Dominican Republic.