Yves Lacoste, 96, Pioneer Who Revealed U.S. Bombing of Vietnam’s Waterways, Dies

Yves Lacoste, a French geographer, died at age 96. He gained fame for exposing U.S. bombing of Vietnam’s inland waterways. Using geographic analysis, he mapped the extent of attacks on civilian routes. His research showed that North Vietnamese infrastructure was deliberately targeted. The bombings threatened the lives of millions of civilians. Lacoste’s work brought international attention to the war’s humanitarian impact. His findings have been cited in studies of conflict and human rights. His death marks the loss of a pioneering voice in war geography.