Answer:
(a) I
was proud to be a porter on this important lifeline of the army named after our
great leader Ho Chi Minh. For many, years, I have carried material for
our revolutionary troops to far distances through mountains and valleys on this
trail.
Most of our porters were women who were not involved in the actual
fighting. The paths were mostly through our neighbouring countries of Laos and
Cambodia with branch trails leading to our country.
The planes of the USA bombed the trail regularly, to
disrupt war supplies. But we carried on without fear, as it was a question of
our freedom. After almost 15 years of fighting, we won the war and proclaimed
our independence in 1975.
(b) I joined the army as a soldier as there were a large number
of casualties among our men. I left my elder daughter to look after the home
and the younger children.
I was mostly involved in helping the army in maintaining the supplies as
well as constructing underground bunkers, tunnels and roads. I was trained in
using the rifle and was involved in one battle against the troops of the USA.
The immense courage of us, our sacrifice, patriotism and bravery made
us also heroes of the war like our men.
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