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The dark history of Vietnam's Cu Chi Tunnels
From guerilla tactics to tourist attraction
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The tunnels of Cu Chi were an important tool for the Communist Vietnamese forces, most notably the guerrilla army of South Vietnam, best known as the Viet Cong. The history of the tunnel network, however, goes back even further, to the First Indochina War.
Throughout the Vietnam War, thousands of people lived and died in the tunnels, and the underground network still exists to this day. In this gallery, we delve into the history of Vietnam's Cu Chi Tunnels and the fascinating stories surrounding them. Click on to learn more.
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