Cambodian Civil War

civil war in Cambodia between 1970 and 1975

The Cambodian Civil War was a five-year war that lasted from 1970 to 1975 and took place in Cambodia. The Khmer Republic was allies with both South Vietnam and the United States and fought against the Khmer Rouge, who were allies with both North Vietnam and the Viet Cong. The war ended in 1975, with the Khmer Rouge coming out victorious.

Cambodian Civil War
Part of the Vietnam War, the Indochina Wars and the Cold War

Map of Cambodia
DateMarch 11, 1967 - April 17, 1975
(8 years, 1 month, and 6 days)
Location
Result

Khmer Rouge victory

Belligerents
Kingdom of Cambodia (1968 - 70) Khmer Rouge
Commanders and leaders
Norodom Sihanouk (1968-70) Pol Pot