Battle of Mokuohai
| Battle of Mokuʻōhai | |||||||
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| Part of Unification of Hawaii | |||||||
King Kamehameha I, statue standing in front of Ali'iolani Hale in Honolulu | |||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||
| Kamehameha I's army | Kiwalaʻo | ||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||
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Kamehameha I Keʻeaumoku Pāpaʻiaheahe Kameʻeiamoku Kamanawa |
Kiwalaʻo † Keōua Kuahuʻula Keawemauhili | ||||||
| Strength | |||||||
| ≈1,000 – 3,000 | Unknown | ||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||
| ~4,000 – 8,000 for both combatants | |||||||
The Battle of Mokuʻōhai, fought in 1782 on the island of Hawaiʻi, was a key battle in the early days of Kamehameha I's wars to conquer the Hawaiian Islands. It was his first major victory, solidifying his leadership over much of the island.