Siege of Apia

The Siege of Apia, or the Battle of Apia, occurred during the Second Samoan Civil War, from 14th march 1899 to 30th march of the same year. Samoan forces loyal were besieged by a larger force of Samoan rebels (Mataafan). Supporting Samoaball were landing parties from four British and American warships. Over the course of several days of fighting, the Samoan rebels were defeated.