Why You Wouldn't Survive as a Tunnel Rat in Vietnam

Get early episodes & bonus perks on Patreon: https://patreon.com/DrowsyHistorian Tonight, we’re crawling into the suffocating underworld of the Vietnam War — not as a general, not even as a soldier with a fighting chance, but as the smallest guy in the platoon. You’ve been “volunteered” to belly-crawl into pitch-black tunnels full of traps, snakes, and silence thick enough to crush your thoughts. Armed with a pistol, a dim flashlight, and a healthy fear of everything, you're about to discover why no one brags about this job — and why so few made it out unchanged.This immersive, slow-paced historical descent walks you through the psychological toll, tactical nightmares, and inhuman conditions faced by real-life tunnel rats. Perfect for insomnia, curiosity, or those craving a calm voice narrating horrifying truths in the dead of night. 🛏️ Drowsy Historian’s Favorite Sleep Tools Looking to upgrade your nighttime routine? These are a few things I personally use or recommend: • Sleep Earbuds for Enhanced Immersion → https://amzn.to/4pVFoJy • Blanket Soft Enough to Make the Plague Feel Tolerable → https://amzn.to/3GSOq8f • Weighted Blanket for Pretending You’re a Mummified Pharaoh → https://amzn.to/4kVJCgE • Sleep Mask Headphones For Total Historical Escape → https://amzn.to/4nWsNVn • Book Light for Reading About Plagues at 2AM → https://amzn.to/4eSg0iu • White Noise Machine for Blocking Out the 21st Century → https://amzn.to/3GJ9jTw These are affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting the show while staying cozy.