1 May 1975

Young Cambodian civilians help a wounded Khmer Rouge fighter in Battambang province. China conveyed its “warmest congratulations and highest esteem” on their victory to Prince Sihanouk and the new KR leaders, who all were shown lavish treatment in Peking. ©@AFPphoto https://t.co/MKsjr9CIhe

A Khmer Rouge soldier arms an US grenade thrower in Battambang province. The most prominent figure in the new KR leadership—apart from Prince Norodom Sihanouk, who says he wants to be merely a figurehead- is Khieu Samphan, who studied law and economics in Paris. © @AFPphoto https://t.co/hBcHe5aGg3

RT @JimLaurie_Asia: OnThisDay Cambodia We must note mood in PhnomPenh on 17-18 April ’75 largely compliant; fearful but most Khmer ready…