Asked by cb

Based on the map, why would American military planners want to invade Cambodia?

To reinforce protection of Saigon by creating a buffer zone

To escalate the war by involving neighboring countries

To stop the Viet Cong from using a supply route

To have exclusive access to the Mekong River

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
To stop the Viet Cong from using a supply route.

The map would show enemy base areas and supply lines (parts of the Ho Chi Minh Trail) running through Cambodia; invading aimed to destroy those sanctuaries and disrupt supplies into South Vietnam.