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In 1895 (the 21st year of Emperor Guangxu), Japan forced the Qing government to sign an unfair treaty and took control of Taiwan. Japanese armies decided to land from Aodi and occupy Keelung right after invading Shi-Chiou Ling Fort to occupy the island by force. They chose the rear of the East and West sides of the Keelung Harbor, along with Gangziliao and Da Wuren, as the exterior defense front while finalizing military tactics. The Gangziliao gun emplacement was built in 1904 (the 37th year of Emperor Meiji). Strategically located between the mountains and sea to the east of Keelung Port and built conforming to the terrain features, it was originally equipped with six howitzers. Its curved trajectory could reach the sea alongside the Badouzhi Beach to defend against the invading force. The 360-degree cannon rail allowed for comprehensive and impeccable defense of the harbor. The cannons were arranged side by side in three sets of two with an ammunition depot containing one-meter thick walls and a barricade at its entrance to defend against stray bullets. The fort is divided into four areas: living area and barracks, warehouse, gun emplacement, and observatory. Throughout these areas scattered facilities have been built, such as lookout posts, barricades, command stations, blockhouses, tunnels, ammunition depots, positions of machine guns and cannons, and a water reservoir.