In the Shadows of Utopia: The Khmer Rouge and the Cambodian Nightmare cover image

S3 Ep1: The Invasion - Part One: Counting Bodies Floating Down the Mekong

In the Shadows of Utopia: The Khmer Rouge and the Cambodian Nightmare

00:00

Unraveling the Cambodian Political Crisis and Imminent Invasion

This chapter explores the challenges faced by Lon Nol's government in Cambodia amid pressures from North Vietnamese forces and the Viet Cong. Through captured documents and military reflections, it reveals the orchestrated chaos and the dire situation of the Cambodian armed forces during rising tensions and impending invasion.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app