
S1-E3 - The Fall of Fort Zeelandia
The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files
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The Fall of Redoubt Utrecht
This chapter discusses the fall of redoubt Utrecht during the siege of Fort Zeelandia in Taiwan. The Dutch forces set up a booby trap of explosives, killing many Chinese soldiers and raising questions about the Dutch's intentions to surrender. Eventually, after nine months, the fort is formally surrendered, highlighting the uniqueness of the situation.
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