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Second Battle of Vailele
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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.
Samoan warriors marching through Apia in March of 1899, American sailors and marines are inspecting at the left.
Samoan warriors marching through Apia in March of 1899, American sailors and marines are inspecting at the left.
Mata'afa Iosefo in 1911.
Mata'afa Iosefo in 1911.
Second Samoan Civil War
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The Second Samoan Civil War was a conflict that reached a head in 1898 when Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States were locked in dispute over who should have control over the Samoan island chain, located in the South Pacific Ocean.
Tivoli Hotel in 1896, used as the command post for American force during the battle at Apia.
Tivoli Hotel in 1896, used as the command post for American force during the battle at Apia.
United States Marines and a naval gun in Upolu, 1899.
United States Marines and a naval gun in Upolu, 1899.
Samoan warriors and American servicemen during the Siege of Apia in March 1899.
Samoan warriors and American servicemen during the Siege of Apia in March 1899.
German flag raising ceremony commemorating the creation of German Samoa in 1900.
German flag raising ceremony commemorating the creation of German Samoa in 1900.