Wars in which Samoa participated

Samoa has participated in many wars in its history. Here are some important wars in which Samoa participated:

1. Samoan Civil War (1886-1894): Samoa hosted the Samoan Civil War, a period of many conflicts between Western powers. The German Empire, the United States, and Great Britain fought for dominance over the Samoan Islands.

2. World War I (1914-1918): Samoa participated in World War I with New Zealand soldiers when it was a colonial territory of New Zealand. New Zealand soldiers fought under the umbrella of the Australian and New Zealand Armies Association (ANZAC).

3. World War II (1939-1945): Samoa participated in World War II with New Zealand soldiers when it was a colonial territory of New Zealand. New Zealand soldiers fought under the umbrella of ANZAC.

4. Korean War (1950-1953): Samoa was among the countries that participated in the Korean War upon the call of the United Nations Security Council. Samoa fought alongside New Zealand soldiers.

5. East Timor War of Independence (1975-1999): Samoa supported East Timor's struggle for independence during Indonesia's occupation of East Timor. Samoa, along with other Pacific islands, provided diplomatic and humanitarian assistance to support East Timor's independence. These wars are just some of the important battles in Samoa's history. The country has also participated in other conflict and peace processes.