The Winter Soldier Investigation

The Winter Soldier Investigation was a public inquiry held in 1971 by veterans and anti-war activists to reveal and document war crimes committed by U.S. military personnel during the Vietnam War. Named after the “Winter Soldier” marches in the 1970s, it aimed to shed light on atrocities such as torture, massacres, and unlawful killings, which the military often concealed. Testimonies from veterans and witnesses provided detailed accounts, criticizing government secrecy and accountability. The investigation sought to expose the moral and legal violations of the war, fostering national debate on military conduct and U.S. foreign policy.