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

S1 Ep14: The End of French Indochina: Dien Bien Phu, Geneva and “Citizen Sihanouk”

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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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