Heroes of the Battle of Beler - Dajabon, Dominican Republic - Specific Wars Monuments and Memorials on Waymarking.com

This is a small monument dedicated to the "heroes of the Battle of Beler", which took place on the 27th October 1845, opposing Haitian troops and a Dominican force.

Besides the obelisk there is an old cannon, which is part of the monumental set.

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"The Battle of Beler, was one of the major battles of the Dominican War of Independence and was fought on the 27 November 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."

War: Dominican War of Independence Is it permanently accessible to the public?: yes Is it necessary to pay a fee to gain access to the place?: no Year of the memorial or monument: Not listed

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