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.
The Ho Chi Minh trail was an important supply route.
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Men and material infiltrated into South Vietnam via the Ho Chi Minh trail.
through the ho chi minh trail.
After the Vietnam war ended, many Cuban engineers & builders worked on bridges along the Ho Chi Minh trail.
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Infiltration route (Ho Chi Minh Trail).
The Ho Chi Minh Trail.
Via the Ho Chi Minh trail.
If you mean the city of Ho Chi Minh, it's in Vietnam. If you mean the ruler Ho Chi Minh, he was born in Vietnam and he died in Vietnam.
The Ho Chi Minh Trail served to transport troops and supplies from North Vietnam into South Vietnam. It followed the Western border of both countries, passing through Laos and Cambodia before crossing into South Vietnam.
Laos & Cambodia.