The Mai Lai Massacre Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Mai Lai massacre?
A
16th March 1968
2
Q
What was the Mai Lai massacre?
A
Us forces, under the command of L.t Calley entered the village of Mai Lai which suspect VC were hiding troops
3
Q
What happened in a few hours of the massacre?
A
Between 300 and 500 unarmed civilians were killed many of them women and children
4
Q
How did the account become known?
A
One of the soldiers gave an account of the events on American TV 1969
5
Q
What did it lead to?
A
An official investigation when the results were shockingly published
