Full Version: Lao Prisoner Of War of 1596
Has anyone heard of this event? I just came across it recently. Apparently in 1596,one thousand Lao war captives escape from Pegu, the capital of Burma, back to Lan Xang.
QUOTE(Bassak @ Jun 9 2007, 09:46 AM) [snapback]2993228[/snapback]
Has anyone heard of this event? I just came across it recently. Apparently in 1596,one thousand Lao war captives escape from Pegu, the capital of Burma, back to Lan Xang.
I thought they got caught trying to escape. I thought the attempt to escape fail and they were then brought to Burma again.QUOTE(Bassak @ Jun 9 2007, 09:46 AM) [snapback]2993228[/snapback]
Has anyone heard of this event? I just came across it recently. Apparently in 1596,one thousand Lao war captives escape from Pegu, the capital of Burma, back to Lan Xang.
I thought they got caught trying to escape. I thought the attempt to escape fail and they were then brought to Burma again.
I believe some did made it. While others where capture by the burman army and many where also taken captive by Chang Mai.
You have anymore info on that, Bassak?
if anyone wants more info I've got the paper on it . What's the big interest ?
QUOTE(Zaw-Gyi @ Jun 11 2007, 01:24 AM) [snapback]2996597[/snapback]
if anyone wants more info I've got the paper on it . What's the big interest ?
Can you post it Zaw gi ? I want to read some of it . It might be helpful to know my roots. 
I think it should be clear enough despite the conversion being done on trial software
wow! Thanks Zaw gyi .. I will copy it and read it .
QUOTE(elephantking @ Jun 27 2007, 12:20 PM) [snapback]3028559[/snapback]
wow! Thanks Zaw gyi .. I will copy it and read it .
Interesting story, thanks Zaw gyi.
QUOTE(Shampoo @ Jun 30 2007, 05:24 PM) [snapback]3034216[/snapback]
Interesting story, thanks Zaw gyi.
Another good piece of history.
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