A supply route that the North Vietnamese used to help the Vietcong fight their guerilla war.
It ran through Laos and Cambodia in an attempt to avoid US bombing raids.
The trail was constantly being relocated to prevent the US from gaining enough knowledge to destroy the supply route.
1 of 3
Booby Traps
Set up traps for US troops.
Man traps which used bamboo spikes to inflict painful wounds. Troops then left to suffer.
One trap designed so you could not escape without further impling on bamboo spikes.
Trip wires or dig holes filled with spikes, coated in human excrement.
Covered holes with leaves - deception.
Markers like broken sticks would be left on the paths to warn fellow Vietcong about the location.
2 of 3
Tunnels
Used by the Vietcong guerillas as hiding spot during combat, serving as communication and supply route, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous guerilla fighters.
This frustrated Americans as they couldn't find the tunnels.
Comments
No comments have yet been made