Named for the storied valley in which combined O'ahu and allied forces made a valiant last stand against an invading army from the island of Hawai'i, the 1795 battle of Nu'uanu was unquestionably a formative event in the history of the Islands and, consequently, the historical development of the United States. Designed for an audience with diverse interests, this profusely illustrated guide to the O'ahu battlefield includes maps, historical and contemporary photographs, suggested vantage points and driving routes. Also included are historical background on the battle, an overview of key events broken down into logical phases, and some fresh commentary from the perspective of a military historian.