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Battle of Vertières

When
18 November 1803
Where
Cap-Français
Part of
Battle of Vertières ends French rule in Saint-Domingue

Haitian forces defeated the French colonial army at Vertières on 18 November 1803, marking the last land battle of the revolution.

Forces under Dessalines and Pétion attacked the fort held by Rochambeau near Cap-Français. The rebel Indigenous Army, including François Capois, defeated the French forces committed to regaining control. The victory by slave rebels and freed soldiers ended the land phase of the conflict.

Sources

  1. Jean-Jacques Dessalines Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30
  2. Battle of Vertières Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29
  3. Haitian Revolution Wikipedia

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