During the Vietnam War, residents of a heavily bombarded village, Vịnh Mốc, spent around six years living in underground tunnels.
The complex featured three levels reaching 75 feet deep with zigzag pathways designed to absorb blast waves.
At least 17 children were born in the tunnels, from where families usually emerged at night to farm and fish.
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On the outskirts of Vịnh Mốc, bamboo trees sway in the wind above a line of streetfood shacks. Red plastic chairs on the sidewalk serve as the dining hall, while patrons prepare grilled rice and noodle dishes. It’s a typical Vietnamese sight — as are the Coca-Cola fridges for the cold drinks. Things have clearly changed — since six decades ago this village in central Vietnam was heavily bombed by American forces, who dropped an estimated 9,000 tons of explosives over eight years.
