First Fiji Expedition (1855)

First Fiji Expedition (United States vs Kingdom of Fiji) took place in 1855 during Fiji Expeditions.

Battle facts

• Year: 1855
• Date: October 1855
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Fiji Expeditions
• Side A: United States
• Side B: Kingdom of Fiji
• Commanders (A): Edward Boutwell
• Commanders (B): Seru Cakobau
• Casualties: 1 killed 2 wounded (United States)
• Outcome: US military victory Fijian villages destroyed US punitive action left satisfied
• Coordinates: -17.624°, 177.453°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on First Fiji Expedition · Wikidata entry