| 词条 | Battle of the Acul |
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|conflict = Battle of the Acul |partof = the Haitian Revolution |image = |date = 19 February 1794 |place = L'Acul, close to Léogâne, Haiti |result = British victory |map_type = |map_relief = |latitude = |longitude = |map_size = |map_marksize = |map_caption = |map_label = |combatant1 = {{flagdeco|France|1794}} France |combatant2 = {{flagicon|Kingdom of Great Britain}} Great Britain {{flagicon|Kingdom of France}} French Royalists |commander1 = Unknown |commander2 = John Whitelocke |strength1 = Unknown |strength2 = 4 regiments 2 cannons 2 howitzers |casualties1 = Unknown |casualties2 = More than 60 dead }}{{Campaignbox Haitian Revolution}} The Battle of the Acul took place on 19 February 1794 during the Haitian Revolution. The BattleFollowing an attempted push back to Port-de-Paix, British General John Whitelocke decides to attack the Fortress of Acul, located a league from the town of Léogâne. The 13th, 20th, 49th and 62nd British regiments, composed of European soldiers, land in this city and then march the fort.{{sfn|Madiou|1847|p=180}} The latter was stormed after a three-hour battle during which Baron de Montalembert, Colonel Spencer, Captain Vincent, the elite companies of the 49th and the light infantry of the Royal Guards and 49th. A young black Republican, however, fires in the powder keg of the fort which causes an explosion that kills 60 English soldiers.{{sfn|Madiou|1847|p=180}} Bibliography
Notes{{DEFAULTSORT:Battle of Gonaïves}} 7 : Conflicts in 1794|Battles involving France|Battles involving Haiti|Battles involving the United Kingdom|Haitian Revolution|1794 in France|1794 in North America |
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