The following photographs are of the poleline the 267th (1st Platoon) constructed up V.C. Hill, Vung Tau in 1966 (One of our first projects). Because of the grade this all had to be done by hand and manpower.
Thanks to Rodney Ford for these photos.

Humping pole uphill

It took considerable manpower to get these up the hill

Using pole-carriers the poles where brought to the hole dug for it

Once at the hole the pole is raised by hand and pike poles

The pole is slowly raised

With the aid of pike poles up it goes

The pole is slowly raised and drops in the hole

Pike poles ensure that the pole stay semi-straight

Aligning pole for straightness (note: man uphill)

"Looking good!" Filling in the hole and tamping the ground around it.

The poles are up and ready for hardware

Hardware on and strand is strung, next and last comes the cable