Tensions and Turmoil: Cambodia and Vietnam in the 1970s

This chapter examines the escalating conflict between Democratic Kampuchea, led by the Khmer Rouge, and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam during the late 1970s. It highlights the violent skirmishes, genocidal policies, and the shifting geopolitical alliances as U.S. and Chinese interests influenced the dynamics of war. The narrative also delves into the grim realities of the Khmer Rouge regime, including survivor accounts from the infamous S-21 prison, showcasing the tragic human cost of this tumultuous period.