Wars in which Cambodia participated

Cambodia is a country that has participated in various wars throughout history. Here are some important wars in which Cambodia participated:

1. World War II (1939-1945): Cambodia was occupied by the Empire of Japan as the French India Colony. Cambodia, which had to go to war with the Japanese, gained its independence with the defeat of Japan in 1945.

2. Cambodian War of Independence (1946-1953): Cambodia fought for independence against French colonial rule. During this time, resistance groups such as the Khmer Issarak movement and the Khmer Viet Minh fought against the French.

3. Cambodian Civil War (1967-1975): Cambodia was plunged into civil war as part of the Vietnam War. North Vietnam and the Viet Cong supported the Khmer Rouge rebellion in Cambodia. During this time, conflicts occurred between the United States, South Vietnam, and the Government of Cambodia.

4. Cambodia-Vietnam War (1977-1979): During the Khmer Rouge rule, Cambodia attacked Vietnam and a war broke out between the two countries. Vietnam intervened in Cambodia, overthrowing the Khmer Rouge regime and installing a pro-Vietnamese government in Cambodia.

5. Cambodian Civil War (1979-1991): Civil war continued in Cambodia with the Khmer Rouge rebellion. The Khmer Rouge continued its resistance against the pro-Vietnamese government. During this period, there were many conflicts in Cambodia and the country was in an unstable situation.

6. Cambodia-Bangladesh War (1971): The Khmer Rouge sent military units to Bangladesh to support Bangladesh's struggle for independence. However, Bangladesh repelled these attacks and pushed back the Khmer Rouge forces. These wars were important turning points in Cambodia's history and deeply affected the political and social structure of the country.