The Long Vinh blockhouse was a French fort from the French colonial era. This French fort is one blockhouse which formed a line of blockhouses. These forts where, in theory, to protect French-held Saigon from the Viet Minh forces based south of Saigon.
Ultimately the line of French forts was a failure. The French never seemed to grasp the point that the entire Vietnamese people were against them. So, in fact, the French in Saigon were surrounded.
Ultimately the line of French forts was a failure. The French never seemed to grasp the point that the entire Vietnamese people were against them. So, in fact, the French in Saigon were surrounded.
The LONG VINH blockhouse:
an old French fort in Ho Chi Minh City
an old French fort in Ho Chi Minh City
This PDF file records my trip to the rarely seen Long Vinh blockhouse fort in Saigon.
As soon as I can, I will make a video and upload it here.
Enjoy the read.
As soon as I can, I will make a video and upload it here.
Enjoy the read.
longvinhblockhouse.pdf |
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