"One particularly relevant example: From October 1965 to May 1975, at least 456,365 cluster bombs were dropped on Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia, according to the records analyzed. Cluster munitions, designed to release small bomblets, often did not explode on impact and still pose a hazard to villagers."
Apparently Laos is the most bombed country in the world:
"During the Vietnam War, Laos was the target of the heaviest US bombing campaign since World War II, making Laos the most bombed country in history."[1]
I believe the story is that US B52 bombers would take off out of Thailand to drop their load on Vietnam targets. However, if they bypassed their target they were not allowed to dispose of their load on Vietnam terriroty. Since the bombers can't land with their load on board it has to be disposed of before landing. Apparently Laos was the place of choice. [2]
> Apparently Laos is the most bombed country in the world
Yep that is unfortunately true, and many people there are still suffering from this today. The famed Ho Chi Minh Trail went primarily through eastern Laos as well. It's such a shame, Laos is a wonderful, beautiful country full of good people who were never involved in any conflict.
Apparently Laos is the most bombed country in the world:
"During the Vietnam War, Laos was the target of the heaviest US bombing campaign since World War II, making Laos the most bombed country in history."[1]
I believe the story is that US B52 bombers would take off out of Thailand to drop their load on Vietnam targets. However, if they bypassed their target they were not allowed to dispose of their load on Vietnam terriroty. Since the bombers can't land with their load on board it has to be disposed of before landing. Apparently Laos was the place of choice. [2]
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bomb_Harvest
[2] http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/bombies-the-secret-war/