Battle of Ōhaeawai
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The Battle of Ōhaeawai, part of the Flagstaff War, was fought in July 1845 at Ōhaeawai[5] in Northland, New Zealand. The battle was between British forces and their allies from the local Ngāpuhi tribe of Māori on one side, and other Ngāpuhi, led by Te Ruki Kawiti, a prominent rangatira (chief), on the other side.[6] The battle was notable for establishing that an appropriately built fortified pā could withstand bombardment from cannon fire, with a frontal assault by soldiers suffering heavy casualties.
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Battle of Ōhaeawai | |||||||
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Part of Flagstaff War | |||||||
The left angle of Ōhaeawai under siege, 1845. Artist: Cyprian Bridge, Major, 58th Regiment | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
United Kingdom | Māori | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Henry Despard Tāmati Wāka Nene |
Te Ruki Kawiti Pene Taui | ||||||
Units involved | |||||||
Auckland militia
Maori allies
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Te Ruki Kawiti Pene Taui | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
Military 630 officers & men Maori allies 250 warriors[1]: 61 |
Ōhaeawai ~ 250 warriors[1]: 61 | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
40-47 killed 70-73 wounded[2][3] | 10 killed or wounded [4] |
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