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Was the Ho Chi Minh Trail a short cut in Vietnam?

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There were only two OTHER ways to keep men and material flowing into South Vietnam to continue the communist war effort. One, was to cross directly south across the 17th parallel, known as the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). That would have resulted in complete destruction for the communists as that was all in the open and zero'd in with all known weapons. The second way, was to re-supply by sea; and the US Navy CONTROLLED the sea! The Ho Chi Minh trail was the best, and probably the only way.

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