Piedmont (AD 17) - Naval Cruise Book

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Q TAIWAN With the tall of Taiwan iFormosal into Japanese hands in 'l900, plans fo,- redevelopment of Kaohsiung were formulated including the development ofifs harbor facilities. Large-scale construction work in the development of the harbor was not started, however, untill l908. By 1920, Kaohsiung became one of fhe two most important ports, and the largest harbor on the island. During 'World War ll, the Japanese used this harbor as the main naval and supply base for staging their military advances to the south and southwegf, Consequently, it was one of the key air targets for allied bombers, and the city suffered heavy destruction. ,Following V-J Day, rehabilitation and reconstruction work was strenously pushed. As a result of these eftorts, the present condition ot the harbor equulg or even surpasses its peak during Japanese occupation. Located in Tsoying, seven miles north of Kaohsiung, are the Headquarters of the Chinese Nationalist Navy and Marine Corps. V Kaohsiung is the second most important seaport in Taiwan. The city of Kaohsiung is situated in the southern part of Taiwan 325 miles east ot Hong Kong and 552 miles north of Manila.

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