CCK: The Largest U.S. Military Base in Taiwan During the Vietnam War

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The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files

John Ross and Eryk Michael Smith

294 episodes

5 days ago

Formosa Files is the world's biggest and highest-rated Taiwan history podcast. We use an engaging storytelling format and are non-chronological, meaning every week is a new adventure - and, you can just find a topic that interests you and check out that episode...skip stuff that isn't your thing. The hosts are John Ross, an author and publisher of works on Taiwan and China, and Eryk Michael Smith, a journalist for local and global media outlets. Both Ross and Smith have lived in Taiwan for over two decades and call the island home. Email: formosafiles@gmail.com

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CCK: The Largest U.S. Military Base in Taiwan During the Vietnam War – S5-E27

The Taiwan History Podcast: Formosa Files

30 minutes 55 seconds

2 months ago

CCK: The Largest U.S. Military Base in Taiwan During the Vietnam War – S5-E27

With sprawling 1,750-acre grounds and a record-setting 12,000-foot runway, CCK stood as America’s most significant Taiwan base during the Vietnam War. At times hosting as many as 8,000 U.S. troops, CCK was a vital airpower logistics hub. From its prime spot near Taichung, CCK orchestrated major Southeast Asian airlift missions, including iconic long-range C‑130 flights.

In this week’s episode, we focus on two “inside story” books, the best of which is Made in Taiwan: A Naïve American’s Chaotic Journey to Manhood in an Exotic Culture During Radical Times – by TC Brown, a former U.S. Air Force police officer. Brown’s book is full of stories about the gritty realities connected to Taiwan’s forgotten Vietnam War-era American stronghold: from falling in love with bargirls to racial tensions and marijuana smuggling. And, we’re happy to say the author will be chatting with us next week.

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