My Lai Massacure Flashcards
1
Q
When was it
A
16 march 1968
2
Q
How many platoons was there and who was it lead by
A
•3 by commander lutenit calley
3
Q
What type of mission was it
A
Search and destroy
4
Q
Who took photos of it
A
Ronald haebeire
5
Q
How many people were killed and in what time frame
A
•actual number is unknown
Around 500 in two hours
6
Q
Who went to jail for it and how long was he their
A
Lutenient calley, was sentenced to life, but got out after 3 years as he had the fence he was only following orders
7
Q
Quote about lutenient calley
A
“As much as a victim as those who got shot”
8
Q
Effects of it
A
First thing to be reported back turnin us against the war
