The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files
S3-E28 - More Bits and Pieces: Ox Ditches and an Unsinkable Warship
Sep 21, 2023
Explore the roots of the 'Sino-French war' and the mysterious Battle of Dan Shui. Learn about the French objective in Taiwan and the boundaries of the Great Wall and Tunyo. Discover the intriguing history of famous Pacific warships and the one-way suicide mission of the Yamato battleship. Analyze the strategic importance of Taiwan and its potential impact on Japan.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
French Military in Northern Taiwan
01:55 • 4min
Exploring Historical Boundaries and Government Prohibitions
06:16 • 7min
Radio travel series, ROC blockade, and famous Pacific warships
13:46 • 2min
The Yamato: A One-Way Suicide Mission
15:57 • 7min
The Strategic Importance of Taiwan and Potential Blockades
22:44 • 3min