My Lai Massacre

Question 1

When did the My Lai Massacre take place?

Answer 1

March 16th, 1968

Question 2

How many people lived in My Lai before it was attacked?

Answer 2

700

Question 3

Who led the mission?

Answer 3

Lieutenant William Calley

Question 4

How many US troops were sent to My Lai?

Answer 4

1 platoon

Question 5

What did the US troops go to My Lai for?

Answer 5

Search and destroy mission - hunt VC

Question 6

Who was affected by the My Lai Massacre?

Answer 6

Children, women and elderly (men gone to paddy fields to work)

Question 7

How many people were injured during My Lai?

Answer 7

500

Question 8

How long did it take to bury the bodies?

Answer 8

3 days

Question 9

What was reported that happened to children?

Answer 9

• Throats cut
• Shot
• Mutilation

Question 10

Why was Lieutenant Calley sentenced to life in prison and how long for?

Answer 10

For leading the mission, 3 years

Question 11

When did the US public find out about the incident at My Lai?

Answer 11

November 1969 - a year later

Question 12

How did the US react to what happened in My Lai?

Answer 12

• Went against US due to the media

* Picture of Kim Phuc being burnt by napalm