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Defeat of Expeditionary Forces

When
1 April 1899
Where
Former German plantation of Vailele
Part of
Second Battle of Vailele in the Samoan civil conflict

On April 1, 1899, a joint expedition of British, American, and Samoan forces attacked the landward side of Vailele, leaving naval support behind.

The expedition consisted of 26 marines, 88 sailors, and 136 Samoans. They were defeated by a superior force of Samoan rebels loyal to Mata'afa Iosefo. The battle took place at the former German plantation of Vailele, marking a major engagement in the colonial conflict.

Sources

  1. Second Battle of Vailele Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  2. Second Samoan Civil War Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22

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