Cu Chi Tunnels
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Top 1000
Top 1000Wonder Type: Cultural
Country: Vietnam
Best of: Tunnels, Fortification
Description:
The tunnels of Cu Chi were used by Viet Cong soldiers as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese fighters. The tunnel systems were of great importance to the Viet Cong in their resistance to American forces, and helped to counter the growing American military effort. [More Details]
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