Episode 2 of 3

Landing at Cap-Français

When
January 1802
Where
Cap-Français
Part of
Leclerc's expedition lands in Saint-Domingue

Leclerc sought to land at Cap-Français in late January 1802, facing resistance from Christophe.

In late January 1802, Leclerc sought permission to land at Cap-Français. Christophe held him off, but Rochambeau's attack on Fort-Liberté quashed diplomatic options, forcing a military landing.

Sources

  1. Toussaint Louverture Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31

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