First they dig the 2 wells of about 2-3 meters away from each other, then from each well they start digging a connector until the 2 ends meet.
The Cu Chi Tunnels is a tunnel network underneath the Cu Chi forest which was built and maintained by the VietCong Guerilla Forces in South Vietnam in order to attack encamped American positions near Cu Chi. Given that Americans were larger than Vietnamese, it was almost impossible for Americans to pursue the VietCong into the tunnels, leading to numerous successful VietCong raids on American positions and many American casualties.
The Cu Chi tunnels are a large network of underground tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). The tunnels were originally constructed from 1946-1954 as a hiding place for the Viet Minh, nationalist guerillas who fought the Japanese during World War 2 and then France. More tunnels were constructed during the Vietnam War to serve as hiding spots, communication, and supply routes for soldiers. The Cu Chi Minh tunnels are part of the overall network of tunnels that underlie much of Vietnam.
The worst fighting during the Vietnam War occurred in the Central Highlands and the Mekong Delta regions, with key battles such as the Tet Offensive in 1968 and the Battle of Khe Sanh in 1968 highlighting the intense conflict. The Mekong Delta was particularly significant due to its strategic importance and heavy U.S. and Viet Cong combat. Additionally, the Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City served as a crucial base for the Viet Cong, showcasing the extensive underground warfare. Overall, these areas were marked by significant casualties and devastating impacts on both military forces and civilian populations.
It was an easier way for the VC to get around. With the US army above ground trying to 'search and destroy' them it was a safe way to travel. With the Americans also having the upper hand with their firepower, the Vietcong could confuse the soldiers. For example, they would ambush an American soldiers camp, then when the troops went after them in pursuit, they would just disappear. This was one of the many ways that the Vietcong wore down the morale of the US troops.
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The Cu Chi Tunnels is a tunnel network underneath the Cu Chi forest which was built and maintained by the VietCong Guerilla Forces in South Vietnam in order to attack encamped American positions near Cu Chi. Given that Americans were larger than Vietnamese, it was almost impossible for Americans to pursue the VietCong into the tunnels, leading to numerous successful VietCong raids on American positions and many American casualties.
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The Cu Chi tunnels are a large network of underground tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). The tunnels were originally constructed from 1946-1954 as a hiding place for the Viet Minh, nationalist guerillas who fought the Japanese during World War 2 and then France. More tunnels were constructed during the Vietnam War to serve as hiding spots, communication, and supply routes for soldiers. The Cu Chi Minh tunnels are part of the overall network of tunnels that underlie much of Vietnam.
Miles of underground tunnels dug by communist forces in South Vietnam, near the city of Cu Chi.
The Cu Chi tunnels are a large network of underground tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). The tunnels were originally constructed from 1946-1954 as a hiding place for the Viet Minh, nationalist guerillas who fought the Japanese during World War 2 and then France. More tunnels were constructed during the Vietnam War to serve as hiding spots, communication, and supply routes for soldiers. The Cu Chi Minh tunnels are part of the overall network of tunnels that underlie much of Vietnam.
Some must-see attractions in Ho Chi Minh City include the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh Market, and the Cu Chi Tunnels.
The famous "Tunnels of Cu Chi" located in southern III Corps (just west of Saigon) have created a somewhat exaggerated image of under ground warfare in Vietnam. All US involved wars, going back to the US Civil War 1861-1865, have involved some sort of digging, trenches, and some tunnelling. Sometimes, such as in WWI, it was referred to Sapping (Sappers), and mining. Communist forces in South Vietnam had a small net work of tunnels, equipped with underground hospitals, storage facilities, etc. The biggest network was located in Cu Chi. These tunnels, dug by hand, were big enough for the average human being to move through by crouching (moving similar to a spider), or crawling. There were possibly some larger tunnels located near the Ho Chi Minh trail, as that is where vehicles mostly moved, and it was bombed by US aircraft so heavily, and so constantly, moving underground would have been the more secure method of successfully getting through. And since the Ho Chi Minh net work of trails (roads) was in Lao's, the NVA (North Viet Army) would have had to time to dig them.
Some must-visit attractions in Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, include the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh Market, and the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Some must-visit attractions in Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City, include the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh Market, and the Cu Chi Tunnels.
The cast of Incident at Cu Chi - 2009 includes: Bill Mootos as Sargent Roy Souza as Corporal
Some top attractions to visit in Vietnam for tourists include Ha Long Bay, Hanoi's Old Quarter, Hoi An Ancient Town, the Cu Chi Tunnels, and the Mekong Delta.
Some notable man-made landmarks in Vietnam include the Imperial City in Hue, the French colonial architecture in Hanoi's Old Quarter, the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City, and the Marble Mountains in Danang.