Viet Cong Weapons Display

spiral · 9th November 2012, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ariel

Just to think of it, that is what they have used to defeat both the French and the American armies..... Sobering...

The power of self determination against foriegners carrying guns is strong, for many people, I guess?

Look what happend to the British empire once the "natives" came back from world war 2 fully trained, combat/war expierienced & armed with guns & bombs rather than just spears & arrows...

We wernt so strong then......

Spiral

trenchwarfare · 9th November 2012, 11:39 PM

Yep, same thing happened to the French, when their colonial troops went home from IndoChina. Of course, a little indroctrination from Uncle Ho helped things along.

spiral · 10th November 2012, 12:02 PM

Sure fervour of any type, whether Religion or Political helps bolster the combatents.

I would imagine many machete type things were also used bt the VC to traverse jungle etc. ? Were they local dha type things or more comercial pieces?

Spiral

Atlantia · 10th November 2012, 02:56 PM

The VC were versatile and adaptable. The used whatever they had.
How 'effective' were their improvised traps? How many troops had to be evacuated because of punji sticks?

Definately need some rubber sandals in that display

And a Dragunov!

fearn · 10th November 2012, 07:26 PM

Great display! Out of curiosity, what's that pistol directly below the crossbow?

Best,

F

VANDOO · 12th November 2012, 04:46 AM

CONGRADULATIONS A VERY NICE DISPLAY. I HAVE A MAK AND A SMOKEING PIPE FROM THERE. THE MAK WOULD MAKE A GOOD TOOL AS WELL AS A GOOD WEAPON AND ONE DIFFICULT TO BLOCK DUE TO ITS DESIGN AND METHOD OF STRIKEING.

trenchwarfare · 13th November 2012, 05:36 AM

I'm sure that any, and every form of chopping tool was used during the conflict(s). Everything from indigenious pieces, to commetial, and military machetes. I would have a pair of "Ho Chi Mihn" sandles, if I could find some of REAL ones. They, like many other pieces of equipment, have been made since the war. The pistol in question, is a break open single shot, of about .44 caliber. The receiver, is made of thick brass plates, riveted together. Then, cut and ground to the desired shape. It originally had a lanyard ring in the butt. Very well made, and most likely copied from a nineteenth century shotgun action.

10th November 2012, 02:56 PM	#4
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	The VC were versatile and adaptable. The used whatever they had. How 'effective' were their improvised traps? How many troops had to be evacuated because of punji sticks? Definately need some rubber sandals in that display And a Dragunov! Last edited by Atlantia; 10th November 2012 at 08:20 PM.

9th November 2012, 11:39 PM	#2
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Yep, same thing happened to the French, when their colonial troops went home from IndoChina. Of course, a little indroctrination from Uncle Ho helped things along.

10th November 2012, 12:02 PM	#3
spiral Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,712	Sure fervour of any type, whether Religion or Political helps bolster the combatents. I would imagine many machete type things were also used bt the VC to traverse jungle etc. ? Were they local dha type things or more comercial pieces? Spiral

10th November 2012, 07:26 PM	#5
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Great display! Out of curiosity, what's that pistol directly below the crossbow? Best, F

12th November 2012, 04:46 AM	#6
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	CONGRADULATIONS A VERY NICE DISPLAY. I HAVE A MAK AND A SMOKEING PIPE FROM THERE. THE MAK WOULD MAKE A GOOD TOOL AS WELL AS A GOOD WEAPON AND ONE DIFFICULT TO BLOCK DUE TO ITS DESIGN AND METHOD OF STRIKEING.

13th November 2012, 05:36 AM	#7
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	I'm sure that any, and every form of chopping tool was used during the conflict(s). Everything from indigenious pieces, to commetial, and military machetes. I would have a pair of "Ho Chi Mihn" sandles, if I could find some of REAL ones. They, like many other pieces of equipment, have been made since the war. The pistol in question, is a break open single shot, of about .44 caliber. The receiver, is made of thick brass plates, riveted together. Then, cut and ground to the desired shape. It originally had a lanyard ring in the butt. Very well made, and most likely copied from a nineteenth century shotgun action.