Revisiting Lieutenant Calley's My Lai Confessions

Esquire republishes the first installment of William Calley's account of the My Lai massacre, shedding light on his controversial perspective.

Overview

William Calley, convicted for his role in the 1968 My Lai massacre, died earlier this year at 80.
In 1970, Calley collaborated with Esquire's John Sack for a three-part series and a subsequent book.
The republished installment reflects Calley's experiences and attitudes during the Vietnam War.
Calley lived in obscurity after his 1971 court-martial and dismissal from the Army.
The narrative includes potentially outdated and triggering views on race, sex, and trauma.