Jan 31, 2024 · During the Vietnam War, the Viet Cong troops couldn't compete with U.S. forces, so they rigged booby traps to injure or kill U.S. troops.

Jun 13, 2022 · During the Vietnam War, Viet Cong guerrillas laid several booby traps against the American forces. These are the nine most infamous ones.

Oct 21, 2022 · Discover the harrowing experiences of American troops in the Vietnam jungle, facing everything from deadly snakes to hidden booby traps. Unveil the secrets of what made …

Oct 29, 2020 · It’s estimated that approximately 11% of deaths and 15% of wounds to American soldiers were caused by booby traps and mines in the Vietnam War. Here are eight of the …

2 days ago · Military slang grew by leaps and bounds during the Vietnam War. Here are some terms worth knowing. ... American soldiers nicknamed the bamboo pit viper “two-stepper” or …

The "Bamboo Pentagon" was a mythical military headquarters of the Viet Cong, believed by US President Richard Nixon and the Joint Chiefs of Staff to exist deep inside the jungles of …

Jun 22, 2015 · President Nixon had embarked on a mad hunt for the “Bamboo Pentagon,” a shadowy headquarters and command center from which the Communist forces were directing …

During the Vietnam War, mines and booby traps caused an astonishing 15% to 28% of all casualties. Regardless of where this figure truly lies, the fact that tens of thousands of …

Dec 23, 2021 · Faced with advanced weaponry during the Vietnam war, the Viet Cong's solution against the US army's sophisticated weapons was made up in part of booby traps made from …

Mar 22, 2023 · Booby traps were undetectable by mine detectors because they were generally made from bamboo; Vietnam War booby traps were a very real threat to troops. 11% of all …