Vietcong Tunnels of Cu Chi
Vietcong Tunnels of Cu Chi
Vietcong Tunnels of Cu Chi. Dark, suffocatingly hot, scorpion-infested labyrinth of tunnels that VC guerillas operated wreaking on American troops. These "human moles" killed & maimed thousands of GIs.
Vietcong Tunnels of Cu Chi
[Sections of black between shots.] Guided tour begins with classroom explanation of Viet Cong tunnels. Vietnamese guide uses pointer as he describes large map showing tunnel system; he is speaking English but the accent makes it hard to understand him. Shot of Vietnamese flag hanging on wall, framed portrait of Ho Chi Minh in front of it; zoom out to view of classroom and instructor using pointer.
Vietcong Tunnels of Cu Chi
DO NOT USE STILL PHOTOS. CU archival still photograph of Vietnamese man pausing in his work digging tunnel, smiling for camera.
Vietcong Tunnels of Cu Chi
Classroom explanation of Viet Cong tunnels, prior to guided tour. Instructor shows scale model with various levels of underground Vietcong tunnels. Closer views, 3D model of tunnel system with action figures showing men at posts, at work, etc.
Vietcong Tunnels of Cu Chi
Demonstration of how Vietcong (Viet Cong) guerillas accessed incredibly small and well camouflaged tunnel entrances. Tour guide explains to tourists (mostly Caucasian). Another man lifts the small, rectangular lid off a tunnel, drops his legs inside, covers the lid with leaves for camouflage, holds it over his head and drops down into the tunnel, sealing it behind him; the tourists take photos of this amazing feat. The man comes back out of the hideaway hole. Tour guide explains some things. Tracking shot walking with tourists through wooded area.
Vietcong Tunnels of Cu Chi
Old tunnel exit of Vietcong tunnel. Group of tourists look at hole in the ground, then move on.
Vietcong Tunnels of Cu Chi
Guerilla mannequins of Vietcong (Viet Cong), set up in forest for tourists to see. Life-sized model of woman, not sure what she's doing. Mannequin of male soldier seated on ground, receiving drink from a friend's water container; tourists mill about in background.
Vietcong Tunnels of Cu Chi
Captured and destroyed American tank in Vietnam woods; a few tourists examine it.
Vietcong Tunnels of Cu Chi
Booby traps designed to maim and kill intruders (made by Viet Cong during Vietnam War). Tour guide and tourists view a pit with spikes coming up out of it: tiger trap, says guide. Pan various wooden objects with spikes protruding. Vietcong weapons.
Vietcong Tunnels of Cu Chi
Tourists entering underground tunnels use in Vietnam War. Tunnels have been enlarged, fortified and lit to accommodate visitors. Sometimes subjective and objective POVs entering, walking through, exiting Vietcong tunnel, and taking photos along the way.