tet offensive- America had in one way lost, so soldiers were desperate
vietcong guerillas- many reported to be operating in area (many bases and traps), called pinkville
soldiers- morale became increasingly low, fustration rose, building of fear, opposition to war caused retalliation
supplies- villages reported to be helping vietcong
where was the my lai massacre?
South vietnam
who were responsible for massacre?
task force barker, more specifically the charlie company
how was the massacre uncovered?
Spreading rumours in 1969, ronald ridenhour began researching and eventually released 30 letters to the members of the government, politicains and military officers.
News reports and magazines were released across the country.
result of my lai massacre
US public- increased anti-war movement/protests, demands for peace talks/withdrawl, loss of faith in the war effort
Army- americans lost their trust in army, they were undisciplined and inexperienced.1/3 of troops were using drugs. Soldiers made irrational desicions by high emotions.
Trials- men facing trials, army under investigation, calley inprisoned, blame on charlies company
Mistrust- In government, army, political/news figures
