Episode 1 of 2
Military Advance
- When
- February 1822
- Where
- Territory
Boyer advanced with a significant army, estimated between 10,000 and 50,000 soldiers, against a smaller Dominican force, securing frontier allegiance.
After promising support to frontier governors, Boyer marched into the country. The force size varies in sources, ranging from 10,000 to 50,000 soldiers. This military presence overwhelmed the untrained Dominican army, facilitating the political annexation of the territory.
Sources
- Haitian occupation of Santo Domingo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-25
- Jean-Pierre Boyer Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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