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Viet Cong and NVA Tunnels and Fortifications of the Vietnam War (Fortress)

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Osprey publication, 64pages. Lots of photographs & computer generated drawings to illustrate the tunnels, from simple one man entrenchments to full underground villages & military bases. Pics from both sides.
The brits have put out a good book.
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This Book was Great. I would buy from this seller again anytime I need a Book.

Yet another great book by Osprey, this goes into great "depth",literally, as it describes the genius designs of the VC/NVA Tunnel and Fighting complexes in 'Nam. Early in the war American Conventional Units were stunned at how the enemy "melted into the jungle", escaping the massive firepower of the west. Tunnels were not unheard of but no one realized the tactical importance of them to the enemy. This book offers the reader very detailed illustrations as to the construction and layout. Complex underground hospitals, command centers, and "dien bein phu kitchens" kept the enemy with the advantage of fight or flight. Add this with "The Tunnels of Cu Chi" and one will get a better sense why the NVA were able to turn the tides of the war in Vietnam.

I bought this for my brother who was down in the CuChi area. I'd say the book does not give much information I certainly wasn't impressed.