The My Lai massacre

Question 1

When did it happen?

Answer 1

March 1968, although the public didn’t find out until 1969.

Question 2

What happened?

Answer 2

• In the village of My Lai, Charlie Company (a group of young soldiers) had orders to carry out a search and destroy mission, as it was suspected to be a VC camp.
• Between 300 and 400 civilians were killed, including many women and children.
• None of the victims had weapons and none of them were Vietcong.