Imperialism in Cambodia

By kelleydrs

  • Winning Independence

    Cambodia wins its independence from France. Under King Sihanouk, it becomes the Kingdom of Cambodia.

  • Secret Bombing

    This is when cambodia began the secret bombing against North Vietnamese forces on Cambodian soil.

  • Lon Nol

    Lon Nol is overthrown as the Khmer Rouge led by Pol Pot occupy Phnom Penh. Sihanouk briefly becomes head of state, the country is re-named Kampuchea.

  • Vietnamese Forces

    Vietnamese forces invade in a lightning assault.

  • Resigning

    The country is re-named Democratic Kampuchea. Sihanouk resigns, Khieu Samphan becomes head of state, Pol Pot is prime minister.