Battle of Fort Rivière
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The Battle of Fort Rivière was the decisive battle of the First Caco War during United States occupation of Haiti in 1915. A combined force of U.S. Marines and sailors defeated Cacos rebels at Fort Rivière, ending the First Caco War.
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Battle of Fort Rivière | |||||||
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Part of the US occupation of Haiti, Banana Wars | |||||||
![]() Capture of Ft. Riviere 1915 by Donna Neary | |||||||
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Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Strength | |||||||
100 marines and sailors | 75+ militia | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
None | 50 killed |
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