First Battle of Vailele

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

First Battle of Vailele
Part of the Samoan Civil War
Date 18 December 1888 Location Vailele Result Mata'afaite victory
Belligerents
German Empire	Mata'afaite Samoans
Casualties and losses
16 marines dead	Unknown

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]

See also

• Second Battle of Vailele