First Battle of Vailele

The First Battle of Vailele occurred on 18 December 1888 at the German plantation of Vailele, Samoa.[1] Sixteen German marines were ambushed and killed by forces loyal to Mata'afa Iosefo.[2]

A memorial for the Germans killed at the battle was erected in a ceremony presided over by the commander of the unprotected cruiser Sperber.[3]

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Notes

  1. Krämer, p. 299
  2. Hempestall & Mochida, p. 54
  3. Hildebrand, Röhr, & Steinmetz, p. 178

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