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U.S. troops explain Vietcong booby traps.

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CFC_Bella💙's profile picture
CFC_Bella💙2 years ago

What was this Vietnam war about, (not asking an american)

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History Unraveled2 years ago

This is the audio from the Vietnam War, CIA Operation Wandering Soul. During the Vietnam War, the U.S. employed "Operation Wandering Soul," a psychological warfare campaign that capitalized on Vietnamese cultural beliefs. Vietnamese tradition emphasizes the importance of proper burials to ensure a peaceful afterlife. The U.S. weaponized this belief, creating 'Ghost Tape Number Ten,' a chilling audio tape that mimicked the voices of deceased Việt Cộng soldiers. It featured eerie sounds, Buddhist funeral music, and the voices of loved ones calling on the Việt Cộng to "Go home" and escape the same fate. I hope you learnt something. If yes, consider checking out my profile, I post about anecdotes and curiosities of the 20th century!

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Dedoyin.Crypt🎲(✸,✸)2 years ago

More from the little still yet to be revealed. Heard there are whole lots of traps Vietnam placed for brutal massacre of the U.S troops. Here are few more to watch and how it operetas. 😔 😢 💔 💔

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chinasa awo2 years ago

It baffles me that with all we have read about the impact of wars on countries in the past, many are still pushing for more wars. I have never read any good thing war offered any country.

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CollyD'great⭐💡2 years ago

🔥🔥 Booby traps should not be confused with mantraps which are designed to catch a person. Lethal booby traps are often used in warfare, particularly guerrilla warfare, and traps designed to cause injury or pain are also sometimes used by criminals wanting to protect drugs or other illicit property, and by some owners of legal property who wish to protect it from theft. Booby traps which merely cause discomfort or embarrassment are a popular form of practical joke

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CFC_Bella💙2 years ago

May Movies ba nitong Vietnam Vs. USA

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wrld sad boy2 years ago

Booby traps should not be confused with mantraps which are designed to catch a person. Lethal booby traps are often used in warfare, particularly guerrilla warfare, and traps designed to cause injury or pain are also sometimes used by criminals wanting to protect drugs or other illicit property, and by some owners of legal property who wish to protect it from theft. Booby traps which merely cause discomfort or embarrassment are a popular form of practical joke

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Dhave2 years ago

those Vietcong booby traps were no joke! The U.S. troops had to be on high alert and learn about them to stay safe in the Vietnam War. It was a tough and dangerous situation, but their knowledge and understanding of these traps helped them navigate through the challenges they faced. War is a complex and difficult experience, and it's important to acknowledge the bravery and sacrifices of those involved.

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wrld sad boy2 years ago

A booby trap is a device or setup that is intended to kill, harm or surprise a human or another animal. It is triggered by the presence or actions of the victim and sometimes has some form of bait designed to lure the victim towards it. The trap may be set to act upon trespassers that enter restricted areas, and it can be triggered when the victim performs an action (e.g., opening a door, picking something up, or switching something on). It can also be triggered by vehicles driving along a road, as in the case of improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

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wrld sad boy2 years ago

A booby trap is a device or setup that is intended to kill, harm or surprise a human or another animal. It is triggered by the presence or actions of the victim and sometimes has some form of bait designed to lure the victim towards it. The trap may be set to act upon trespassers that enter restricted areas, and it can be triggered when the victim performs an action (e.g., opening a door, picking something up, or switching something on). It can also be triggered by vehicles driving along a road, as in the case of improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

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