ZUM4858555: Jul 07, 1953 - The Defiant King Return to Cambodia... Demands Complete Independence for His Country. King Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia received a great welcome when he returned to his country recently - from Siam to which he fled as part of his campaign for Cambodia's Independence from France. Although he has returned to Cambodia he refuses to re-enter his capital until his campaign has been won. He is supported by what has been termed as the most loyal soldiers in the world - Cambodians, mostly barefoot - and all carrying wooden rifles... Keystone Photo Shows: - King Sihanouk reviews some of the village troops near Battambangs West Cambodia.. These men have real rifles., Unknown photographer, (20th century) / Bridgeman Images