Leper War on Kauaʻi (1893 AD)

Leper War on Kauaʻi (Kalaupapa Leprosy Settlement vs 25px|border Provisional Government of Hawaii) took place in 1893 AD during Hawaiian Rebellions.

Battle facts

• Year: 1893 AD
• Date: 1893-01-01
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Hawaiian Rebellions
• Side A: Kalaupapa Leprosy Settlement
• Side B: 25px|border Provisional Government of Hawaii
• Commanders (A): Kapahei Kauai, Kaluaikoolau
• Commanders (B): Sanford B. Dole, Edward G. Hitchcock, William O. Smith, William Larsen
• Casualties: approx. 27 captured3 killed
• Outcome: Disputed Pyrrhic victory for both sides Leper colony collapses Provisional Government withdraws
• Coordinates: 22.180°, -159.654°

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