1812 (The Rout at l’Artibonite): The royal army’s attack on the rebels near the l’Artibonite river became “extremely animated,” forcing the insurgents to aba…

1812 (The Rout at l’Artibonite): The royal army’s attack on the rebels near the l’Artibonite river became “extremely animated,” forcing the insurgents to abandon their baggage and flee in total disorder. In their desperate attempt to escape the pursuing government troops, an estimated two battalions of rebels threw themselves into the river and were “carried away by the flood.” Those who managed to reach the opposite bank were left in a state of “frightful misery,” wandering without resources while the King’s forces successfully captured the military chests and colors of the expedition. King Henry Christophe’s horse guards led the charge that signaled a total collapse of the rebel offensive. This victory demonstrated the superior discipline and morale of the royal troops compared to the “presumption” of the southern insurgents.