My Lai

American

[mee lahy] / ˈmi ˈlaɪ /

noun

a hamlet in S Vietnam: U.S. forces' massacre of South Vietnamese civilians 1968.

My Lai British

/ ˈmaɪ ˈlaɪ, ˈmiː- /

noun

a village in S Vietnam where in 1968 US troops massacred over 400 civilians

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My Lai

“There had to be more,” Mr. Hersh says, specifically about My Lai.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 24, 2025

A former US officer who was the only person to be convicted in connection with the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War has died, according to reports.

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2024

Throughout his military career, Kanamine led the investigation into the My Lai Massacre and researched the toxic chemical Agent Orange.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2023

Mr. Hersh, best known for breaking the story of the My Lai Massacre in Vietnam, cited a single unnamed source for his report on the Nord Stream explosions.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 9, 2023

Upon returning to his base, Thompson immediately reported the events taking place at My Lai.

From Textbooks ● Dec. 30, 2014

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