How a South Pacific archipelago nearly sparked a war between Germany and the US
In short: In 1889, the German Empire and the United States stood on the brink of conflict over control of Samoa. This video explores how these colonial machinations in the South Pacific were abruptly altered by the intervention of nature.
The Samoan Crisis of 1889 saw the German Empire and the US nearly engage in war over the archipelago. Located thousands of miles from their respective capitals, these islands became a focal point for colonial interests until an unexpected natural event changed the course of history.
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