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The Battle of Vertiere, near Cap-Haitian
Here is a picture of the Historic site that help in the independence of Haiti.
The Battle of Vertiere, near Cap-Haitian was the last battle of the Expedition Santo Domingo.
It involves troop commanded by General Rochambeau against General Jean-Jacques Dessalines troups
The date is November 18, 1803 when General Jean-Jacques Dessalines ordered François Capois (Capois lamort) Brigade to take Fort Vertières. Capois-La-Mort asked his force to follow him, shouting: "Forward! Forward".
The Battle of Vertieres in the Haitian Revolution
The Battle of Vertières, the last major battle before Haitian Independence. Fought between Haitian rebels and French expeditionary forces on 18 November 1803 at Vertières situated Nord of Haiti. Haitian rebels had already taken over all the territory from France. The only places left to France were Mole St. Nicolas, held by Noailles, and Cap-Français, by Rochambeau