Anonymous said...
It is true that Cambodia has the determination to fight, but with
Thailand outnumbering us in everything, from troop numbers to weaponry,
especially air power, I don't see how our strong determination can hold
on to the onslaught of Thai air power if full scale war breaks out.
Thai
troops outnumbered Cambodian troops 3 to1 and the weapons, the tanks
(over 1000), the artillery, the air force (about 300 fighter jets,
mainly F-16s), helicopters (about over 1000), strong navy (Thailand got
many warships and one aircraft carrier, better than Russia, Canada,
Italy and other big economic powers which didn't have one) and the
sophisticated communication and intelligence systems, well trained and
provided by America, would just make it so easy for Thailand to crush
Cambodia in less than a week.
In term of Cambodia's military capability, I would say that we are no match with Thailand's well trained and well-equipped army.
We
have about 140,000 poorly-trained and poorly-equipped army. And mainly
most of the well-trained and well-equipped soldiers are Hun Sen's
bodyguards who are stationed around Hun Sen's compounds and main cities
to protect Hun Sen's power, not stationing along the border to defend
Cambodia's territorial integrity.
We have no warplane, a few
small navy vessels bought from China, less than 200 BM-21 rocket
launchers, reportedly bought from Vietnam, a few old helicopters, may be
about 200-300 tanks.
Based on the above comparisons, I think
Thai troops would just drive in, no need to fight on the ground because
their superior air powers would just destroy Cambodian troops from the
air along the way as they move in, like what American troops did in Iraq
and Afghanistan.
Despite saying this, I would still say that our troops would fight to protect our territory with bravery and with their life.
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If the U.S could not break the Khmer Rouge forces, then Thailand could never break the present Phnom Penh forces
Anonymous said...
Their air force is a lot smaller compare to the U.S during the bombardments in Cambodia in the 60’s and the 70’s. If the US could not break the Khmer Rouge forces, I very much doubt that Thailand can break Phnom Penh forces which are a lot stronger.
Again, their Naval Forces are too small compare to the U.S during the 60’s and 70’s. They are good for use in the defense, but not in the offensives.
Just before this conflict, many Western analogists believe that Thailand will beat Cambodia in a very short battle. I was laughing at them. I think they were just a bunch of lunatics. I was wondering if the Vietnam War did not spit at them on their face, at least it should be embedded in their mind.
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Thailand will crush Cambodia, but Vietnam will step to help Hun Sen
Anonymous said...
The guerrilla warfare of "The Art of War" used by Vietcong general Vo Nguyen Giap to outwit in Vietnam War against the American in the 60's will not work well with the under-equipped and ill-trained Hen Sen's armies, unless with China's full-pledged involvements.
Lastly, the recent gonging regarding the land area surrounding the [Preah Vihear] temple from Bangkok is a repetition of the instability of Thai's internal affairs that has used the Khmer-Thai border conflicts as a pretext to distort the truth from its people, diverting their attention from their political turmoil within Thai factional politics. There will be small scale armed clashes as we've had seen in recent past, but not an all-out war.
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Should Thailand decide to invade Cambodia, Cambodia will take the matter to the UN
Anonymous said...
Dear Khmers,
There will be only military clashes, no all out invasion. However, since Siem always want Angkor Wat and Preah Vihear, we must fortify these two sacred temples on the grounds and in the air.
We would be able to protect ourselves on the grounds, in the air, but it would be a challenge. We must install and deploy strong and integrated air defense systems.
Should Thailand decide to invade Cambodia, the solution would be easy. Both countries are members of the UN. Cambodia simply makes a formal request for UN to convene an EMERGENCY session.
A temporary cease fire will be imposed, and diplomacy shall begin.
Cambodia can even then prosecute those Thai leaders for war crimes in international tribunals.
On the other hand, the Viet problems are entirely different. The Hun Sen's government will NOT even go near the UN. The Viets already have their man. The Viet occupation of Cambodia is about to be completed soon. It has been a BENIGN OCCUPATION for more than 30 years already.
Therefore, we must fight Yuon the hardest. We Khmers will win the war against Yuon, if and only if KHMERS UNITE !!!
Long Live Kampucha !!!
A Khmer Patriot
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Brave Khmers are at the border defending Cambodia, NOT at Khmerization attacking other bloggers
Anonymous said...
1. Their so-called “bravery” or “patriotism” only exist behind a computer screen; if they’re as patriotic as they’ve painted themselves to be, then they should be at the border defending the country and NOT at Khmerization attacking other bloggers.
2. If they think determination and experience alone will win the war, then why don’t they (bloggers who attacked others) just buy a machete and go to defend the country from the Thais?
Determination and experience alone does NOT win a war; you need capable weapons, battle strategies, and more importantly adequate and continued supplies (ammunitions and food). If we have learned anything from the Vietnam war at all, it is because the Vietcong’s supplies strategy had enabled their frontline troops to sustain their attacks on the U.S troops.
In the event of a full scale war, due to Thailand’s superiority, Cambodia may not be able to hold their advances, however, with good preparations, good strategies combined with the experience and determination to defend the country, Cambodia can win.
We are here on Khmeriztion because we are still fond of our home country; and if there is a war between Cambodia and her neighbours, I have no doubt that ALL of us will support Cambodia one way or another. So, don’t be a coward and just bark from behind a computer screen, lead by example from the frontline, will you?
