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Juxtaposition1's avatar

Court Martial Tribunal (November 17, 1970 to March 29, 1971)

13-days of dilliberation:

https://famous-trials.com/mylaicourts/1656-myl-intro

Rose Papastamos's avatar

Maybe this is obvious but were mind control techniques like those used in Rwanda being used here that made these combatants trance-filled robots? How is it possible for 300 soldiers to follow their commandos and yet 2 courageous men were able to stand against them.. it's a remarkable story of courage and clarity. This is my first time hearing this testimony.

The kangaroo court outcome confirms the farce of the justice system. What a disgrace!

Jennifer Small's avatar

At the 53:44 mark, Ronald Ridenhour discusses writer Tim O'Brien, a Vietnam Vet who wrote about his experiences in his award winning novel, "The Things We Carried."

I had a chance to study with Tim O'Brien at The Bread Loaf Writers' Conference at Middlebury College in Vermont.

Tim talked about his Vietnam experiences. He said, "I was seduced by the violence."

Jennifer Small's avatar

It is impossible to overstate the importance of this video.

Ronald Ridenhour's anguished testimony of his Vietnam War experience and knowledge of the My Lai Massacre expose the truth of war: acts of evil occur on both sides of the battle, whether the soldiers are Vietnamese or American.

The My Lai Massacre was a game changing, iconic event during the Vietnam War. This video shines a light on what really happened.