S2 Ep10: The Cambodian Civil War Begins - Part One: The Samlaut Rebellion and the Three Ghosts
In the Shadows of Utopia: The Khmer Rouge and the Cambodian Nightmare
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Tensions and Turmoil: The Samlaut Rebellion
This chapter explores the rising tensions in Cambodia during the early phase of the Cambodian Civil War, particularly through the lens of the Samlaut Rebellion. It examines the government's oppressive actions that ignited peasant uprisings and the violent repercussions that followed, illustrating the chaotic environment shaped by both resistance and state-sponsored brutality. The chapter also highlights the complex political landscape, where significant figures grappled with the reality of a domestic communist movement amidst external pressures.
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