Battle of Beler

Battle of Beler Part of the Dominican War of Independence Date November 27, 1845 Location Beler savanna, Monte Cristi Province Result Dominican victory Belligerents Dominican Republic Haiti Commanders and leaders Gen. Francisco Antonio Salcedo Gen. José María Bido Adm. Juan Bautista Cambiaso Gen. Jean-Louis Pierrot Strength Unknown number of troops 3 schooners: Separación Dominicana María Chica Leonor Unknown Casualties and losses Unknown Heavy

The Battle of Beler, was one of the major battles of the Dominican War of Independence and was fought on November 27, 1845 at the Beler savanna, Monte Cristi Province. A force of Dominican troops, a portion of the Army of The North, led by General Francisco Antonio Salcedo, defeated a force of the Haitian Army led by General Jean-Louis Pierrot, while 3 Dominican schooners led by Admiral Juan Bautista Cambiaso, blockaded the port of Cap-Haïtien to prevent sea reinforcements of the near sited land battle.