Well The tunnel system has been around for ages, but the VC tunnels where special They had kitchens, wells, beds, ammo rooms, they even had an air raid shelter. They would put punji traps (Sharp bamboo traps that would kill you and some times the if you survived they would leave you left for dead, the bamboo would grow right through your body) around there tunnels.
But the VC started making tunnels around the 1940's i took about 25 years to build all the tunnels
Always (usually) a volunteer...the tunnel rat.
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.
By 1965, the Vietcong tunnels extended over 250 kilometers (approximately 155 miles) from Saigon to the Cambodian border. These tunnels served as a crucial network for the Vietcong, providing shelter, storage, and routes for movement and supply during the Vietnam War. The extensive tunnel system allowed them to conduct surprise attacks and evade detection from U.S. and South Vietnamese forces.
The Tyne River Tunnel is indeed built partly under water. The lowest spot in the tunnel is 85 feet below the high water mark of the river.
The Holland Tunnel was constructed in 1922 through 1927. Planning began in 1920.
It was built by huge tunnel-boring machines. the circular face of the machine cut through the earth, and ejected the debris via a conveyor system. The emerging tunnel was reinforces and waterproofed as the machines moved forward.
Always (usually) a volunteer...the tunnel rat.
The Thames Tunnel was built between 1825 and 1843.
Yes, U.S. special forces did infiltrate the Vietcong tunnel systems during the Vietnam War, particularly through operations like the Tunnel Rats. These soldiers were tasked with locating and destroying enemy tunnels, which were used for transport, storage, and shelter. Their missions were dangerous due to the potential for booby traps and the hostile environment within the tunnels. Despite the risks, these operations provided valuable intelligence and disrupted Vietcong operations.
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.
During the Vietnam war the Vietcong made a tunnel network under Vietnam which they used for communication and supply routes. When the American troops found the entrance to one of these tunnels they would send one soldier down into the tunnel armed only with a gun, a knife, a flashlight and a piece of string. These soldiers were called 'tunnel rats'. They would explore the tunnels and then bring any papers or information back to the rest of his troops at the entrance to the tunnel. Many 'tunnel rats' were killed while down in the tunnels as the Vietcong set booby traps to kill the 'tunnel rats'.
its built for trains
No. No tunnel is being built from Miami to Puerto Rico.
By 1965, the Vietcong tunnels extended over 250 kilometers (approximately 155 miles) from Saigon to the Cambodian border. These tunnels served as a crucial network for the Vietcong, providing shelter, storage, and routes for movement and supply during the Vietnam War. The extensive tunnel system allowed them to conduct surprise attacks and evade detection from U.S. and South Vietnamese forces.
Box Tunnel
Al Shindagha Tunnel was created in 1975.
Work on the Hoosac Tunnel began in 1848 and was completed in 1875.