Displaying vehicles and weapons in the resistance war against America at Milestone 0 - Ho Chi Minh Trail

Panoramic view of the historical site of Milestone 0 - Ho Chi Minh Road from above. Photo: Xuan Hoang

A new exhibition space has just been added, introducing to the public many means of transport and weapons that were used in the resistance war against the US to save the country. These are not only valuable historical artifacts, but also vivid evidence of the heroic fighting spirit of our army and people on the legendary Truong Son route. Photo: Xuan Hoang

One of the typical artifacts is the UAZ-469 command vehicle, an all-terrain vehicle produced by the Soviet Union since 1973. With the ability to overcome all terrains and easy to repair, the UAZ-469 was converted to become a mobile transmitter and receiver, installed with a small surveillance radar, effectively serving combat units in the historic Ho Chi Minh campaign. Photo: Xuan Hoang

Also on display is the ZIL 157 truck, also known as the "ZIL 3-axle". With a special design that allows it to travel in swamps, rivers and streams and the ability to pull trailers carrying up to 7 tons of goods or 30-40 soldiers, the ZIL 157 is the "backbone" of convoys supporting the front lines. Photo: Xuan Hoang

It is impossible not to mention the GAZ-66, a multi-purpose information vehicle, produced by the Gorky Plant (GAZ) since 1964. The GAZ-66 has taken on many roles: from transporting wounded soldiers, weapons, goods, to pulling artillery, making an important contribution to the transportation of forces and logistics across Truong Son. Photo: Xuan Hoang

In addition to means of transport, the exhibition space also introduces two notable types of firepower: The 14.5mm K56 anti-aircraft gun made in China, with an effective range of up to 2,000m, can destroy both air and ground targets such as aircraft, armored vehicles, canoes, warships... Photo: Xuan Hoang

The 100mm long-barreled gun BS-3, a product of the Soviet Union (1944-1951), is a weapon specialized in destroying tanks, fortified positions and enemy forces. This is one of the powerful artillery types used effectively in major battles at the end of the war. Photo: Xuan Hoang

Since the display of weapons and means of transport at the No. 0 Milestone - Ho Chi Minh Road, many classes in Tan Ky district have organized daily tours for students. Photo: Xuan Hoang

According to the Management Board of the Historical Site of Milestone No. 0 - Ho Chi Minh Trail, many tourists came to visit the site and take souvenir photos in the area displaying means of transport and weapons used in the resistance war against the US to save the country. Photo: CSCC

All the above vehicles and weapons were provided by the Ministry of National Defense, transferred from the technical warehouses of Military Region 4 and the General Department of Technology. This display not only contributes to preserving and promoting the value of revolutionary war heritage but also helps the younger generation better understand the arduous struggle of our ancestors for national independence. Photo: Xuan Hoang

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