324: Fall of Saigon: The Nightmare Begins (Part 1)
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The Fall of Phnom Penh
This chapter examines the downfall of Phnom Penh as the Khmer Rouge advance, portraying the emotional turmoil of the American evacuation led by Ambassador John Gunter-Dean. It captures the despair of Cambodians left behind, alongside the controversial decisions made by American officials, leading to the tragic loss of lives and cultural heritage under the regime's brutality.
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