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The '''Vinh Xuan massacre''' was a [[massacre]] conducted by the [[Armed forces of South Korea|South Korean forces]] on the morning of May 22, 1967, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 unarmed citizens in Vinh Xuan village, [[Phu Yen province]] in [[South Vietnam]].<ref name=nw20000409/> The district was included in the operational area of the [[Blue Dragon Brigade|Green Dragon]], [[Tiger Division|Strong Tiger]] and [[White Horse]].<ref name=nw20000409/> They used threats of violence and military force in order to move [[Binh Dinh]], [[Quang Ngai]] and [[Phu Yen province]] peasants beyond the reach and influence of the |
The '''Vinh Xuan massacre''' was a [[massacre]] conducted by the [[Armed forces of South Korea|South Korean forces]] on the morning of May 22, 1967, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 unarmed citizens in Vinh Xuan village, [[Phu Yen province]] in [[South Vietnam]].<ref name=nw20000409/> The district was included in the operational area of the [[Blue Dragon Brigade|Green Dragon]], [[Tiger Division|Strong Tiger]] and [[White Horse]].<ref name=nw20000409/> They used threats of violence and military force in order to move [[Binh Dinh]], [[Quang Ngai]] and [[Phu Yen province]] peasants beyond the reach and influence of the Viet Cong.<ref name=nw20000409/> Those areas' villagers consisted mostly of old men, women and children who refused to leave; subsequently, they were cruelly and systematically killed.<ref name=nw20000409/> |
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Revision as of 13:59, 15 July 2013
| Vinh Xuan massacre | |
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 Phu Yen province | |
| Location | Vinh Xuan village, Phu Yen province, South Vietnam |
| Date | May 22, 1967 |
| Target | Vinh Xuan villagers |
Attack type | Massacre |
| Deaths | 15-[1] |
The Vinh Xuan massacre was a massacre conducted by the South Korean forces on the morning of May 22, 1967, resulting in the deaths of at least 15 unarmed citizens in Vinh Xuan village, Phu Yen province in South Vietnam.[1] The district was included in the operational area of the Green Dragon, Strong Tiger and White Horse.[1] They used threats of violence and military force in order to move Binh Dinh, Quang Ngai and Phu Yen province peasants beyond the reach and influence of the Viet Cong.[1] Those areas' villagers consisted mostly of old men, women and children who refused to leave; subsequently, they were cruelly and systematically killed.[1]
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See also
- List of massacres in Vietnam
- Phong Nhi and Phong Nhat massacre
- Tay Vinh Massacre
- Ha My Massacre
- Go Dai Massacre
- Binh Tai Massacre
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