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Amitkumar
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« on: February 11, 2011, 02:37:20 AM » |
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Tunnels of CU CHIThe 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.
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Amitkumar
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« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2011, 02:37:57 AM » |
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Amitkumar
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« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2011, 02:39:13 AM » |
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A trap door on the jungle floor leads down into the Củ Chi tunnels. Closed and camouflaged, it is almost undetectable
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Amitkumar
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« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2011, 02:40:08 AM » |
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The camouflaged trap door, now open.
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Amitkumar
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« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2011, 02:40:39 AM » |
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booby trap with bamboo spikes.
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Amitkumar
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« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2011, 02:41:10 AM » |
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