THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE VIETNAM WAR
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Question
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Quick transportation
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Sneak attacks and hiding supplies
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Gave the impression they were bigger than they actually were
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Ability to use air power against US troops
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Detailed explanation-1: -Though small and very dark, the tunnels provided refuge and a defensive advantage over the American soldiers. They ate, slept, planned attacks, healed their sick and taught their young in the chambers of the Cu Chi tunnels. Some even wed and gave birth here.
Detailed explanation-2: -To counter the immense technological advantage held by U.S. and allied forces during the Vietnam Conflict, the Viet Cong developed an extensive network of underground tunnel complexes.
Detailed explanation-3: -How did the Viet Cong hide their supplies and movements? Supplies were mostly stashed in Laos and Cambodia in areas providing good coverage from reconnaisance aircraft. They also used caves and underground tunnels.
Detailed explanation-4: -Soldiers used these underground routes to house troops, transport communications and supplies, lay booby traps and mount surprise attacks, after which they could disappear underground to safety.