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 ih 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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