Cambodia incursion

Cambodian Incursion and Kent State

By arizzo3

  • Removal of Prince Sihanouk

    Removal of Prince Sihanouk
    Prince Norodom Sihanouk was the neutralist leader in Cambodia. He was overthrown on March 18 by the pro-US prime mi nister Lon Nol who was anti-communist.
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    Cambodian Incursion

  • The Invasion Begins

    The Invasion Begins
    Nixon authorizes the Cambodian Incursion. The word "invasion" seemed to strong a word. The incursion was meant to reinforce that the US would not retreat. The Joint Cheifs of Staff promised victory.

  • Anti-War Protests

    Anti-War Protests
    Student and nonstudent protestors at Kent State University began intolerable and sometimes voilent rallies. They were against the Cambodian incursion which they believed was a widening of the war.

  • Kent State Tradegy

    Kent State Tradegy
    National Guardsmen fired at antiwar protestors at Kent State University. Four students were killed and several others were wounded.

  • Withdrawal

    Withdrawal
    American forces leave Cambodia. This created a void that forced the South Vietnamese and Cambodian armies to fill.