Battle of Azua 1844
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Date | 19 March 1844 | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1844 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
| Era | 19th century (1800–1913) | derived from year |
| Location | Dominican Republic | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | North America | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | War of Dominican Independence | Wikidata P361 |
| Coordinates | 18.4600, -70.7400 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Azua or March 19 (Spanish: Batalla de Azua, Batalla del 19 de Marzo) was the first major battle of the Dominican War of Independence and was fought on the 19 March 1844, at Azua de Compostela, Azua Province. A force of some 2,200 Dominican troops, a portion of the Army of the South, led by General Pedro Santana and General Antonio Duvergé defeated an outnumbering force of 10,000 troops of the Haitian Army led by General Souffrand.
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