Mỹ Lai

The Mỹ Lai massacre was a tragic event during the Vietnam War in 1968, where U.S. Army soldiers killed hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese civilians, including women, children, and elderly. The soldiers believed they were targeting enemy combatants, but it was later revealed they had misunderstood or ignored intelligence, resulting in unnecessary brutality. The incident caused widespread outrage and became a symbol of the moral dilemmas and horrors of war, highlighting issues of military misconduct, civilian safety, and the importance of accountability in armed conflicts.