My Lai Massacre and the Invasion of Cambodia
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My Lai Massacre: What happened and why?
My Lai Massacre: Who?
My Lai Massacre: Military
My Lai Massacre: Effect on US
My Lai Massacre: Overall Effect
Invasion of Cambodia: Why?
Invasion of Cambodia: Opinions of Americans
Invasion of Cambodia: Opinions of Congress
Invasion of Cambodia: Our Opinions of the Mission
Invasion of Cambodia: Political Results of the Bombings on Cambodia
First Blood
Works Cited
Who was involved?
The
Charlie Company
was the platoon of soldiers sent to deal with My Lai
Lieutenant William L. Calley
was the leader of Charlie Company, who was the only person convicted.
The helicopter that is credited with stopping the Massacre was piloted by
Warrant Officer Hugh Thompson
Ron Ridenhour
passed information about the incident to
President Richard Nixon
through a letter.
Captain
Ernest Medina
was the Company commander.