Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ho-chi-minh-trail
Noun
/hoʊ ˌtʃiː ˈmɪn treɪl/
Definition
A network of supply routes used by North Vietnam to transport troops and supplies to South Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
Examples
- The Ho Chi Minh Trail allowed for a steady flow of resources to the Viet Cong.
- Despite the heavy bombing, the North Vietnamese managed to keep the Ho Chi Minh Trail operational.
Meaning
The Ho Chi Minh Trail was essential for the movement of North Vietnamese forces and crucial in the conflict against South Vietnam and the U.S.
Synonyms
- Supply route
- Logistics trail
- Support line
