Ok, move out. [gunshots] narrator since 1949, this now body of water has been both a symbolic and a realistic moat, separating the taiwan island complex from the mainland of china. Also known as formosa, these islands are both the seat of the government of the republic of china, commonly referred to as grc, as well as the armed fortress of its military establishment. Taiwan is an island of considerable variety. The eastern half is dominated by a chain of rugged mountains. While to the west lie flat and fertile plains, ideal for the cultivation of rice, sugar, and pineapples. The many rural villages emphasize the honoring the oriental traditions and culture. Only a few minutes away stand the modern cities of taipei, and calhoun, bustling with movement and signs of 20th century living. In this tranquility, lies the truth. During the korean war, it became apparent that the security of taiwan and the offshore islands was vital to the free worlds defense perimeter. Since these islands face
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