The ancient art of planting punji stakes to disable enemy soldiers was revived by the VC and taught to the NVA. (Rolls Press/Popperfoto via Getty Images)
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War and Conflict The Vietnam War. pic: 1965. South Vietnam. Jagged spikes embedded in wood, a Viet Cong booby trap aimed at maiming their enemies. The spikes are often coated with poison to increase the misery.