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German forces seize Samoa, 1899
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German forces seize Samoa, 1899
3480878 German forces seize Samoa, 1899; (add.info.: German forces seize Samoa 1899. German Samoa (Deutsch-Samoa) was a German protectorate from 1900 to 1914, consisting of the islands of Upolu, Savai'i, Apolima and Manono, now wholly within the independent state Samoa, formerly Western Samoa. Samoa was the last German colonial acquisition in the Pacific basin. In 1899 after the Second Samoan Civil War the Samoan Islands were divided by the three involved powers.); Universal History Archive/UIG
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Imperialism Imperialist Islands Isles Pacific Polynesia Polynesians Polynesisch Protectorate Samoa Samoan Islands Seize Servicemen
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This historic print captures the moment in 1899 when German forces seized control of Samoa, marking the beginning of German colonial rule over the islands. The Second Samoan Civil War had just ended, and the three powers involved - Germany, Great Britain, and the United States - divided up the Samoan Islands amongst themselves.
German Samoa, known as Deutsch-Samoa, was established as a protectorate from 1900 to 1914, encompassing the islands of Upolu, Savai'i, Apolima and Manono. This acquisition marked Germany's last colonial venture in the Pacific basin.
In this image, we see German soldiers standing proudly on Samoan soil after their successful takeover. The scene is filled with tension and power dynamics as imperialism unfolds before our eyes. The soldiers are equipped for battle and ready to enforce their authority over the islanders.
The impact of this event reverberated throughout history as it shaped the future trajectory of Samoa and its people. It serves as a reminder of the complex legacy left behind by European colonialism in Oceania.
This print from Fine Art Finder offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in global history when nations vied for control over distant lands in pursuit of power and resources.
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