S1 Ep14: The End of French Indochina: Dien Bien Phu, Geneva and “Citizen Sihanouk”
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Cambodia's Path to Independence
This chapter examines the conclusion of the First Indochina War and the resulting Geneva conference's impact on Cambodia's independence and political landscape. It highlights King Noradom Sihanouk's strategic maneuvering amid rising military tensions and the complexities of regional conflicts, suggesting that while Cambodia achieved independence, deeper issues remained unresolved.
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