In 1996, three-quarters of its forces defected. Founded in 1967, it reached its largest size in the late 1970s.
In 1996, three-quarters of its forces defected. Founded in 1967, it reached its largest size in the late 1970s. In four years in power, it [i] killed 1.5 million academics and skilled workers. Overthrown in 1979, it was replaced by a Vietnamese puppet government. For 10 points—name this militant group in Cambodia, led until 1997 by Pol Pot.
In 1996, three-quarters of its forces defected. Founded in 1967, it reached its largest size in the late 1970s.
Khmer(s) Rouge(s) or Red Khmer(s)