Kinmen: an outpost of Taiwan off the coast of the PRC
Kinmen is an archipelago and a large island of the same name, located literally on the very shores of the People’s Republic of China, but belonging to Taiwan. The population of the islands is approximately 128 people; Kinmen has several small towns and a power station. But its main significance is historical and military. To this day, the islands are a powerful fortified area. Although tourists are now allowed into some facilities, all of them remain operational. The underground structures here are also impressive, which are cut down deep in the rocks.
The islands are literally packed with various artillery. In particular, these 240-mm guns are quite capable of fighting back. From time to time on the islands are carried out exercises on the defense of the landing, which is very unnerving neighbors from the continent.
Not forgotten and guns and information warfare. Exactly, as on the line of demarcation between North and South Koreas.
The coast is cut by pillboxes, and the entire coastline is covered with structures that should prevent the landing of troops. In some places the coast is mined, as are the adjacent groves. On the rocks, broken glasses are inserted into the frozen piles of cement. The one who will climb on them, you will not envy.
In October, 1949, after the proclamation of the People's Republic of China and the actual victory of the communists on the continent, a decisive battle took place between the armies of the two Chinas on Kinmen. The landing of the Communists was defeated, and Mao Zedong had to forget about the further march on Taiwan, as the Korean War soon began. In honor of this victory, many memorable memorials were erected on the island.
Although some defenses were removed in 2007-09, most of them remain in place. And given the victory in the elections in Taiwan supporters of independence from the continent, we can expect the emergence of new objects.
The islands are literally packed with various artillery. In particular, these 240-mm guns are quite capable of fighting back. From time to time on the islands are carried out exercises on the defense of the landing, which is very unnerving neighbors from the continent.
Not forgotten and guns and information warfare. Exactly, as on the line of demarcation between North and South Koreas.
The coast is cut by pillboxes, and the entire coastline is covered with structures that should prevent the landing of troops. In some places the coast is mined, as are the adjacent groves. On the rocks, broken glasses are inserted into the frozen piles of cement. The one who will climb on them, you will not envy.
In October, 1949, after the proclamation of the People's Republic of China and the actual victory of the communists on the continent, a decisive battle took place between the armies of the two Chinas on Kinmen. The landing of the Communists was defeated, and Mao Zedong had to forget about the further march on Taiwan, as the Korean War soon began. In honor of this victory, many memorable memorials were erected on the island.
Although some defenses were removed in 2007-09, most of them remain in place. And given the victory in the elections in Taiwan supporters of independence from the continent, we can expect the emergence of new objects.
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