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Phnom penh liberee

We present to you the book Phnom Penh Libérée by Jérôme and Jocelyn Steinbach — a unique eyewitness account of the events of April 1975, when the Cambodian capital fell under the control of the Khmer Rouge. The authors, who were in Phnom Penh at the time of its capture, meticulously document what happened, debunking one of the most persistent Western myths — the so-called "death march." The reality the authors encountered in liberated Phnom Penh contradicted what was being reported in the Western media. Instead of the expected scenes of violence, the Steinbachs describe an organized and calm evacuation of the city's population. They emphasize that the guerrillas did not use force, but persistently urged residents to leave Phnom Penh. The authors note that even in cases where people were reluctant to leave, the guerrillas acted patiently, explaining the situation and offering assistance — such as transportation for the elderly or sick. Rest stops were organized along the evacuation routes where people could receive food and medical care, refuting the myth that the city's inhabitants were abandoned to their fate. A significant part of the book is devoted to descriptions of daily life

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