1794 : Toussaint Louverture in action...

samedi 30 décembre 2023

1794 : Toussaint Louverture in action...

Here is an example of how TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE, one of the greatest generals of the nineteenth century had won many wars...

TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE - "I announce to you with great satisfaction that I have taken possession of the Spanish part of St. Domingue (Today- Dominican Republic), in the name of the French Republic.

"A column commanded by the general of Brigade Moise, marched to the north against Santiago; a second column commanded by the chief of brigade Paul Louverture, to the southwest against Santo Domingo. Each of them was attacked by the Spaniards, who seemed determined to oppose our taking possession.

"The Columns notwithstanding pursued their rout. The measures of wisdom, of prudence, prevented the effusion of blood; and with very little loss I gained possession of the whole island. Persuasions alone, after the first attack, was the only means I made use of. My enterprise was crowned with the most brilliant success. "Discipline, subordination and esprit de corps..

"The general of Brigade Moise, conducted himself with that courage, that moderation and that bravery, which always characterize a French general. He executed with precision all my orders. He has rendered me a clear and precise account of all his operations, and the conduct of the officers and soldiers under his command has given me infinite pleasure. Discipline and subordination have been observed with a scrupulous attention, and persons and property rigidly respected."

Chew on this information for a moment as year 2023 comes to a close...