Gun Battalion Command Bunker Ruins (Cultural and Historical Image Park) Introduction
At the end of World War II, Japan deployed five divisions and seven brigades in Taiwan to defend against attacks from American forces. The most significant unit in the northern region was the 66th Division stationed in Taipei, led by General Kishisaburo Nakajima. The unit was codenamed "Gan," referred to as "Gan Troops" by the residents of Taishan District. The "Gan Troops Bunker Site" is located at the end of Lane 352, Section 1, Mingzhi Road, under the jurisdiction of Tongrong Village. It is situated on a hillside with good visibility. At that time, it served as the combat command center for the Japanese military, functioning as the headquarters for strategy and orders. The bunker consists of two levels, with the ground floor connected to a basement via a staircase. The interior is divided into rooms of varying sizes, approximately 2 to 4 meters wide and 3.65 to 4.5 meters deep, equipped with bathrooms and offices. Based on spatial assessments, about 30 to 40 troops were stationed there. Originally, there was a park of approximately 0.7 hectares, along with a Temple of the Earth God and a pavilion in front of the bunker. To preserve the history and appearance of the Japanese military deployment in northern Taiwan, the district office expanded the educational and recreational functions of the bunker and park, incorporating images of key local attractions to establish a historical image park as a local teaching resource.
