🪖 When Warsaw Pact tanks crossed into Czechoslovakia on Aug. 21, 1968, the world was watching. ✊ "The current global mood, as well as history itself, constantly reminds us of how important it is to defend freedom, democracy, and values such as respect and esteem for the human person," says Tomáš Hübl, head of the Exhibition Grounds in Prague—hosting this year's NeverMore 68 festival. #nevermore68 #1968 #warsawpact #warsawpactinvasion #czechoslovakia #history #czechhistory #czechrepublic #prague

🇨🇿 On the night of August 20, 1968, Warsaw Pact troops and tanks invade Czechoslovakia to crush the “Prague Spring”. Czechoslovakians protested the invasion with public demonstrations and other non-violent tactics, but they were no match for the Soviet tanks. | Prague Morning

August 21, 1968: the last day of The Prague Spring. Eight months of economic and political liberalization in Czechoslovakia crushed by invading Soviet troops, causing mass protest and outrage from Czechs and Slovaks. 56 years later, and the history is still potent. 🇨🇿🇸🇰 If you are interested in learning more about The Prague Spring, we offer several books in our store detailing the history of those eight months, and the seven days after when Czech and Slovak citizens fought back against the

In the morning of August 21, 1968, the Russians put an end to the Prague Spring by invading Czechoslovakia & capturing its leader A. Dubček They flew him to Russia, where they forced him to sign the Moscow Protocol, reinstating full dictatorship 137 Czechs & Slovaks were killed | Breaking Battlegrounds