My Lai (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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On what date did the My Lai massacre occur?
On what date did the My Lai massacre occur?
16 March 1968
Which US military unit was primarily responsible for the My Lai massacre?
Which US military unit was primarily responsible for the My Lai massacre?
Charlie Company
At least how many civilians were killed during the My Lai massacre?
At least how many civilians were killed during the My Lai massacre?
347
What did US soldiers find when they arrived at My Lai village?
What did US soldiers find when they arrived at My Lai village?
Only civilians, no enemy combatants
Who documented the My Lai massacre with photographs?
Who documented the My Lai massacre with photographs?
Sergeant Ron Haeberle
When and where were Haeberle's photographs of the massacre released?
When and where were Haeberle's photographs of the massacre released?
CBS News in December 1969
Who led the military unit responsible for the My Lai massacre?
Who led the military unit responsible for the My Lai massacre?
Lieutenant William Calley
How many murders was Lieutenant Calley found guilty of?
How many murders was Lieutenant Calley found guilty of?
22
How many officers faced charges, and how many actually stood trial?
How many officers faced charges, and how many actually stood trial?
18 faced charges; only Calley tried
What sentence did Calley receive and what was it reduced to?
What sentence did Calley receive and what was it reduced to?
Life imprisonment, reduced to 3 years
What military strategy did My Lai demonstrate the flaws of?
What military strategy did My Lai demonstrate the flaws of?
Search and destroy tactics
How long did the military cover up the My Lai massacre?
How long did the military cover up the My Lai massacre?
Over a year