What the records say
- When
- 1790
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 20.88° N, 156.54° W
- Description
- 1790 battle
Battle of Kepaniwai
1790 battle of the Unification of Hawaii
The Battle of Kepaniwai was fought in 1790 between the islands of Hawaiʻi and Maui. The forces of Hawaiʻi were led by Kamehameha I, while the forces of Maui were led by Kalanikūpule. It is known as one of the most bitter battles fought in Hawaiian history.
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