Battle of Las Carreras

Battle of Las Carreras
Part of the Dominican War of Independence
DateApril 21, 1849
LocationNearby Baní, Peravia Province
Result Dominican victory
Belligerents
Dominican Republic Dominican Republic Haiti Haiti
Commanders and leaders
Dominican Republic Gen. Pedro Santana
Dominican Republic Gen. Antonio Duvergé
Haiti Faustin Soulouque
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
Unknown Heavy

The Battle of Las Carreras, was a major battle during the years after the Dominican War of Independence and was fought on April 21, 1849, nearby Baní, Peravia Province. A force of Dominican troops, a portion of the Army of The South, led by General Pedro Santana, defeated an outnumbering force of the Haitian Army led by Faustin Soulouque.

Coordinates: 18°17′24″N 70°19′48″W / 18.29000°N 70.33000°W / 18.29000; -70.33000

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