my lai massacre

• What was the Charlie company?

  Unit of the 11th infantry brigade responsible for my lai
• What casualties did Charlies company face from tet?

  28 injured 9 dead
• Why were taskforce barker ordered to search+destroy My Lai?

  It was reported 200 Vietcong guerrillas were operating in the area and that villages were supporting them
• When did the first us helicopter land in my lai?

  7:30 AM on 10th march 1968
• How did the US attack my lai?

  > used grenades on houses + crops

  > shot or stabbed villagers who tried to escape

  > tortured/raped civilians
• How many deaths did Charlie's company report?

  22 "accidental" civilian deaths and 128 Vietcong
• How many civilians were murdered at my lai?

  500 aprox
• Who was Ron Ridenhour


  The first person to launch an enquirery into my lai
• What did task force barker call my lai and what was their intentions?

  Called it pinkville and aimed to destroy Vietcong bases and all inhabitants
• How did other companies assist Charlie's company?

  Circled area and prevented civilians from escaping
• who was lt. william calley and what did he do in vietnam


  The leader of taskforce barker and he rounded up groups of villagers to shoot them
• Who ordered an inquiry into my lai?

  General westmoorland - commander of US troops in Vietnam
• How many of Charlies company went ontrial?

  25- 14 Officers
• Who was convicted?

  William calley - sentenced to life but served 3 years
• Why was my lai a turning point?

  > increased distrust in army

  > exposed low moral of troops

  > anti war movement grew