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Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP31 Dec 2024 8:43 p.m. PST

"The Battle of Croix-des-Bouquets 22nd March 1792

An army led by Beauvais and Rigaud were chased from Port-au-Prince and reformed at the town of La Croix-des-Bouquets. This army consisted of Maroon/Mulattoes/Creole's and free coloured people. The arrival of these fighters caused an uprising of slaves of the Plain of the Cul-de-Sac. Who were only armed with knives, spears, hoes, and iron poles. Their chief was a young lady called, Yacinth, who was only 21 years old. The insurgent slaves joined the army of Beauvais and Rigaud…"

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Oberlindes Sol LIC Supporting Member of TMP02 Jan 2025 2:59 a.m. PST

Very interesting, and not often gamed.

Frederick Supporting Member of TMP02 Jan 2025 9:48 a.m. PST

Great minis/terrain – agree a period I have not seen gamed before – thanks for sharing

Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP02 Jan 2025 11:08 a.m. PST

Glad you enjoyed it boys…


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