International Entering the War Peace Memorial Park Introduction
The International End of War Peace Memorial Park was originally the Jin Gua Shi prisoner of war camp used by the Japanese military from 1942 to 1945, known in Taiwanese Hokkien as "Tuk Bi Ah Liau," which literally means "the barracks where high-nosed foreigners live." At its peak, the camp held over a thousand prisoners of war from World War II, including soldiers from the United Kingdom, Canada, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United States. During their confinement, these Allied POWs were forced to work in copper mining. Due to poor living and working conditions, harsh management, inadequate medical care, and acclimatization issues, many prisoners perished in the camp. The site still echoes the suffering endured by the POWs, while also emphasizing the significant importance of peace in the world.
