1948 Czechoslovak coup d'état

The 1948 Czechoslovak coup d'état was a political event in which the Communist Party took control of the government with little resistance, supported by the Soviet Union. After years of political instability and influence from both democracy and communism, the communists used pressure and maneuvering to solidify power. This shift ended Czechoslovakia’s brief democratic period and established a communist regime that lasted for decades. The coup marked a significant moment in the Cold War, demonstrating the Soviet Union’s efforts to expand its influence in Eastern Europe and suppress democratic reforms in the region.