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1
Q

When did the My Lai Massacre take place?

A

March 16th, 1968

2
Q

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

A

700

3
Q

Who led the mission?

A

Lieutenant William Calley

4
Q

How many US troops were sent to My Lai?

A

1 platoon

5
Q

What did the US troops go to My Lai for?

A

Search and destroy mission - hunt VC

6
Q

Who was affected by the My Lai Massacre?

A

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

7
Q

How many people were injured during My Lai?

A

500

8
Q

How long did it take to bury the bodies?

A

3 days

9
Q

What was reported that happened to children?

A
  • Throats cut
  • Shot
  • Mutilation
10
Q

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

A

For leading the mission, 3 years

11
Q

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

A

November 1969 - a year later

12
Q

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

A
  • Went against US due to the media

* Picture of Kim Phuc being burnt by napalm