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Terrain and the Vietnam War
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Terrain and the Vietnam War
Agent Orange
In order to combat the Vietcong's expert use of the terrain to their advantage, the U.S. military utilized what is called Agent Orange
Agent Orange
- a chemical designed to destroy the foliage
- made bases and supply routes easier to see by air
- had adverse effects on the people of the region
- Birth defects
Using the Terrain to evade detection
The Vietcong hid base areas in remote swamps or forests
Underground tunnels provided safe supply routes
Booby Traps
- "The Vietcong concealed thousands of landmines and grenades along jungle trails"
The Terrain of Vietnam
Vietnam Geographical Map
-Thick jungles perfect for covert movements and hiding base camps
-Steep mountains and valleys
-Tropical climate and yearly monsoons
(Maps of the World)
Terrain Dictated Equipment
- Vietcong utilized helmets covered with leaves
- Large amounts of water
- "jungle boots"
- floppy fabric hats substituted for traditional head protection
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