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Independence of Cambodia
Cambodia gains independence from France -
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Bombing of Cambodia
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
The Khmer Rouge gains control of Phnom Penh and sets up a communist party. -
Vietnam Invades Cambodia
100,000 Vietnamese troops invade Cambodia. -
Vietnam takes control of Phnom Penh
Veitnam Took control of Phnom Penh after only two weeks of fighting in Cambodia
