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1970Cambodiancoupd'état

1970–

In 1970, a coup backed by the United States removed Cambodian head of state Norodom Sihanouk from power.

Era
1970–
SIDES
2
⚔ CONFLICT COUP

1970Cambodiancoupd'état

⚔ Cold War · 1945–1991 is part of this war
Cambodia
VS
United States
Duration: Ongoing Participants: 2 countries
Overview
Sides
Chronology
Outcomes
01 / Overview
1970 Cambodian coup d'état
Date
1970–present
Type
coup
Duration
Ongoing
Participants
Cambodia United States
Parent War
Cold War
02 / Sides
Belligerents 2 participants
Cambodia Cambodia Primary
VS
United States United States Primary
📚 Sources
  1. Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP)
  2. Correlates of War (CoW) project
  3. Official archives and academic literature