What the records say
- When
- 1 Apr 1899
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 13.85° S, 171.73° W
- Description
- 1899 battle in the Second Samoan Civil War
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Second Battle of Vailele
Battle in the Second Samoan Civil War
The Second Battle of Vailele was fought during the Second Samoan Civil War in 1899. British, American and Samoan forces loyal to Prince Tanu were defeated by a superior force of Samoan rebels loyal to Mata'afa Iosefo. Fighting occurred at the former German plantation of Vailele, Samoa and was a major engagement in the small colonial conflict.
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