Impact of My Lai Flashcards
1
Q
How many investigations were there after the massacre?
A
2
2
Q
Who were the investigations made by?
A
US government
Army
3
Q
How many witnesses were interviewed in the US government investigation?
A
400
4
Q
How many civilians did the government conclude had been massacred by the Charlie Company?
A
Between 350 and 500
5
Q
What did the government conclude about My Lai?
A
It had been deliberately covered up
6
Q
What did the government recommend action against against soldiers for?
A
Rape
Murder
Participation in the cover up
7
Q
What did the army investigation recommend?
A
25 men should be prosecuted
8
Q
In early 1970, how many high ranking officers were charged with covering up the truth?
A
14
9
Q
How many men were found guilty?
A
1- LT Calley
