To All Tunnel Rats

January 26, 2008 08:08

Were the tunnels used by the Vietnamese anything as large as pictured in movies like We Were Soldiers? Details and stories appreciated.

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6 comments

dheffley

January 26, 2008 14:12
There were some large dug out (almost caves) tunnels and rooms, but most I saw were small. Some were very small.
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thunderbolt

January 28, 2008 14:02
dheffley: Did you notice any supports or beams in place in the larger tunnels?
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dheffley

January 30, 2008 19:24
No, but I didn't see the whole complex. It actually looked like a hand modified cavern to me, and I was only seeing it in low light.
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Chinstrap

February 01, 2008 10:16
To all the tunnel rats- you have all my admiration for a job well done. I, being 6' 3", I didn't fit in the tunnels. Job well done!

Thank you!
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thunderbolt

February 08, 2008 10:31
I caught part of a show on the History channel called "Underground" or something like that. They went to Vietnam and took video of some tunnels, caves and bunkers used in the war. I'd hate to crawl into one of those tunnels armed with only a flashlight and a .45. Of course, with my body shape, getting into anything with an opening that small is out of the question and has been for years. Gentlemen, you served your country bravely and well.
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cbenge

February 16, 2008 14:10
There will be a Feature film coming out later in the year called "TUNNEL RATS" produced and directed by Uwe Boll. Pretty good film

Chris
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