

S1 Ep14: The End of French Indochina: Dien Bien Phu, Geneva and “Citizen Sihanouk”
20 snips Apr 17, 2021
Delve into the end of the First Indochina War and the consequences of the Geneva Accords on Cambodia. Explore the dramatic events at Dien Bien Phu that reshaped Vietnam's destiny. Analyze King Sihanouk's political maneuvering during a tumultuous time and the complex interplay of international diplomacy. Discover how the battle and diplomatic decisions left Cambodia navigating a post-colonial landscape with rising tensions and power struggles. Witness the early seeds of future conflicts as Cambodia's new identity begins to unfold.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Cambodia's Path to Independence
03:00 • 8min
The Human Experience of the Battle of Dien Bien Phu
11:25 • 3min
Struggles for Independence: The Viet Minh and French Colonial Challenges
14:01 • 3min
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu: A Turning Point in Indochina
16:35 • 53min
Geneva Conference Dynamics
01:09:06 • 26min
Shifting Borders: The Aftermath of the Geneva Accords
01:35:10 • 5min
Navigating Power in Post-Colonial Cambodia
01:40:32 • 56min