Cambodian Genocide

Independence of Cambodia

Jan 1, 1953

Cambodia gains independence from France

Bombing of Cambodia

Period: Oct 31, 1970 to Oct 31, 1973

The Khmer Rouge use the United States' bombing raids on the countryside of Cambodia to recruit more people for their communist regime.

Khmer Rouge control of Phnom Penh

Apr 17, 1975

The Khmer Rouge gains control of Phnom Penh and sets up a communist party.

Vietnam Invades Cambodia

Dec 25, 1978

100,000 Vietnamese troops invade Cambodia.

Vietnam takes control of Phnom Penh

Jan 17, 1979

Veitnam Took control of Phnom Penh after only two weeks of fighting in Cambodia