Hundreds of Vietnamese villagers slain by U.S. in 1967, soldiers say

Chicago Sun Times ^ | 20 OCT 03 | AP Staff Writer

[caisson71]

The article also notes "other" killings such as My Lai in 1998. I don't see the tone of this article as being only from the 101st. It also does not state that Sgt. Forrest Miller was with the 101st. Sorry, but I'm a bit sensitive to this type of reporting and want them to be as specific as possible. Too many good men fought and died there for haphazard reporting to go unchellanged.

[onedoug]

America The Good

[Yardstick]

Good piece.

[razorback-bert]

See


http://hankstigerforce.spedia.net/

[in the Arena]

Agreed, poor journalism at the least.

[geopyg]

I recall a WWII documentary where the Marines capturing the islands did not take any prisoners (although few of the enemy surrendored anyway). In the doctor's office there was a Medical History of War book. A Doc was telling how they entered a concentration camp in Germany and were shocked to see the bodies stacked up like cord wood. They shot the German guards where they stood.

I think (and in most cases hope) that the Wars we fight are a bit more "compassionate" (at least in terms of civilians and people that surrender - with the exception perhaps of the German guards).

[secretagent]

"I submit that the army was composed of many volunteers, especially each battalion's reconnaissnace
platoons, who wanted to take the fight to the enemy without committing war crimes."



Yes, mostly volunteers in Vietnam, including combat deaths. This supports your point:



DRAFTEES VS. VOLUNTEERS

* 25% (648,500) of total forces in country were draftees.

* Draftees accounted for 30.4% (17,725) of combat deaths in Vietnam. · Reservists killed: 5,977.

* National Guard: 6,140 served; 101 died.

* Total draftees (1965-73): 1,728,344.

* Actually served in Vietnam: 38%.

* Marine Corps draft: 42,633.

* Last man drafted: June 30, 1973.

http://ojc.org/NL/march/warriors.htm

[in the Arena]

thanks.

[secretagent]

The article also notes "other" killings such as My Lai in 1998. I don't see the tone of this article as being only from the 101st. It also does not state that Sgt. Forrest Miller was with the 101st. Sorry, but I'm a bit sensitive to this type of reporting and want them to be as specific as possible. Too many good men fought and died there for haphazard reporting to go unchellanged.

Good eye with Miller.

Sceptics welcome. I know some like to believe the worst about "US Imperialism".

[secretagent]

I recall a WWII documentary where the Marines capturing the islands did not take any prisoners (although few of the enemy surrendored anyway).

Different case, of course. The US Army didn't seek the surrender of the civilians in Vietnam, nor see them as the enemy.

Looks like this "Tiger unit" missed out on the overall gameplan.

[Travis McGee]

the latest James Patterson novel is an anti-gun screed, similar to the new movie version of Runaway Jury.

[AmericanVictory]

We all know just how truthful homosexual activists are, particularly about the consequences of their behavior, homosexual "marriage", and the military.

[Guenevere]

#51..Yes, I agree.
I'm sure we must be talking about the same book....I just didn't want to give him further publicity by mentioning the name.

Very disappointed, I was.

[Travis McGee]

Me too, but now I'm happy to say that there is a conservative alternative in the suspense thriller genre. (Hint hint.)

[Guenevere]

#54..;^)

[Travis McGee]

;^)

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[neverdem]

Thanks for the link. What a pity so many were betrayed.