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Title: Cu Chi Guerilla Tunnels in Vietnam Post by: Amitkumar on February 11, 2011, 02:37:20 AM Tunnels of CU CHI
The tunnels of Củ Chi are an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Củ Chi district of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, and are part of a much larger network of tunnels that underlie much of the country. The Củ Chi tunnels were the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War, and were the Viet Cong's base of operations for the Tết Offensive in 1968. The tunnels were used by Viet Cong guerrillas as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous guerrilla fighters. The role of the tunnel systems should not be underestimated in its importance to the Viet Cong in resisting American operations and protracting the war, eventually culminating in an American withdrawal. (http://800006.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/unusual/cu_chi_tunnels_01.jpg) Title: Re: Cu Chi Guerilla Tunnels in Vietnam Post by: Amitkumar on February 11, 2011, 02:37:57 AM (http://800006.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/unusual/cu_chi_tunnels_02.jpg)
Title: Re: Cu Chi Guerilla Tunnels in Vietnam Post by: Amitkumar on February 11, 2011, 02:39:13 AM A trap door on the jungle floor leads down into the Củ Chi tunnels. Closed and camouflaged, it is almost undetectable
(http://800006.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/unusual/cu_chi_tunnels_03.jpg) Title: Re: Cu Chi Guerilla Tunnels in Vietnam Post by: Amitkumar on February 11, 2011, 02:40:08 AM The camouflaged trap door, now open.
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booby trap with bamboo spikes. (http://800006.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/unusual/cu_chi_tunnels_05.jpg) Title: Re: Cu Chi Guerilla Tunnels in Vietnam Post by: Amitkumar on February 11, 2011, 02:41:10 AM (http://800006.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/unusual/cu_chi_tunnels_06.jpg)
Go to The NEXT Page for More Pictures >>> Title: Re: Cu Chi Guerilla Tunnels in Vietnam Post by: Amitkumar on February 11, 2011, 02:41:45 AM Part of the tunnel complex at Củ Chi, this tunnel has been made wider and taller to accommodate tourists.
(http://800006.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/unusual/cu_chi_tunnels_07.jpg) Title: Re: Cu Chi Guerilla Tunnels in Vietnam Post by: Amitkumar on February 11, 2011, 02:42:19 AM Visitors entering tunnel system.
(http://800006.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/unusual/cu_chi_tunnels_08.jpg) Title: Re: Cu Chi Guerilla Tunnels in Vietnam Post by: Amitkumar on February 11, 2011, 02:42:36 AM (http://800006.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/unusual/cu_chi_tunnels_09.jpg)
Title: Re: Cu Chi Guerilla Tunnels in Vietnam Post by: Amitkumar on February 11, 2011, 02:43:21 AM A command center in the tunnels. Today, visitors to the complex can eat meals underground, sampling foods that the underground Viet Cong fighters had eaten, such as rice
(http://800006.xyz/files/funzug/imgs/unusual/cu_chi_tunnels_10.jpg) Title: Re: Cu Chi Guerilla Tunnels in Vietnam Post by: Amitkumar on February 11, 2011, 02:44:17 AM Tour guide showing how the tunnel works.
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