Cub Driver wrote:

He's gone so far as to say that such behavior was widespread, that it
was a matter of policy, and that it was known to officers at all levels,
implying that it was condoned as a normal matter.

In The New Soldier, he specifically criticizes the trial of Lt Calley,
arguing that at My Lai 4 Calley was only doing what he was expected to
do.

all the best -- Dan Ford
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It may come as a shock to the youngsters in the group, but many in the US
thought Calley's actions were perfectly respectable, and perhaps
commendable. You could drive through the countryside and see banners reading
"Free Calley!".

This was not a time of calm, reasoned, and polite debate.

Bob McKellar