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Viet Cong 'spider holes' tactics from Vietnam War explained

Original: During the Vietnam War, Viet Cong fighters often used “spider holes” which are tiny, camouflaged pits just big enough fo

A look back at how Viet Cong fighters used so-called spider holes during the Vietnam War: narrow, camouflaged pits about three to four feet deep, just large enough for one person to squat in. Fighters hid in them during patrols or ambushes, covering the openings with lightweight lids to stay concealed from approaching enemy forces.

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• During the Vietnam War, Viet Cong fighters often used “spider holes” which are tiny, camouflaged pits just big enough for one person to squat in, hiding for short periods during patrols or ambushes. They’d dig a narrow hole about 3-4 feet deep, then craft a lightweight cover · usanewshq · 4.6K

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