Videokhmer rouge

The term khmer rouge refers to the radical communist political and military organization that seized power in Cambodia in 1975. This lesson explores the history of the movement, its agrarian ideology, and the devastating impact of its four-year rule. You will learn about key historical concepts such as Year Zero and the Killing Fields, as well as the specific terminology used to describe the regime and its members. Watch this lesson to gain a clear understanding of this significant historical period.