823 Memorial Park Introduction
Taichung's "831 Memorial Park" was established to commemorate the "823 Artillery Battle" that erupted on August 23, 1958, when the Communist Army shelled Kinmen. It honors the bravery of the military personnel and civilians who defended Taiwan during that time. The park displays various equipment from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, accompanied by detailed explanatory plaques, showcasing the city's commitment to historical memory. Although some of the displayed weapons were not used during the artillery battle, but were instead adopted for later Taiwan Strait defense, they still hold representative and educational significance.
