As your eyes take in the Eden-like panoramic scene below of Kaneohe Bay and Kailua, keep in mind that this is the site of one of the bloodiest battles in Hawaiian history. |
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In 1795, King Kamehameha I and his forces from the Big Island of Hawaii victoriously drove Oahu's defenders over the 1,200-foot cliffs to their deaths. This battle was a giant step for Kamehameha I in his effort to unite the islands under his rule. |