Army secret report confirms My Lai civilian killings
The four month inquiry led by Lt Gen William R Peers found Brave Company of Task Force Barker likely killed as many as 90 civilians in My Khe 4 near My Lai on March 16 1968. The unit reportedly shot indiscriminately, with VC fatalities far fewer than claimed. The final report was given in full to The New York Times.
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Peers report details My Lai I attack sequence
The Peers inquiry chronicles Bravo Company’s move toward My Lai I on March 16 1970. It notes booby traps casualties at landing, uncertain lead fire, and a four to five minute volley into Mu khe 4, where civilians including women and children were killed as troops pursued and later burned property before continuing a search and destroy operation.
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Correction: No direct evidence on My Lai knowledge found
A previous Peers Report clarification states there was no direct evidence indicating the men knew in full of My Lai. Gen. Samuel W. Lai Killings noted discrepancies in the phrase regarding Brig. Gen. Koster and George H. Young Jr.
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