Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia

The Soviet Invasion of Czechoslovakia occurred in August 1968 when Warsaw Pact forces, led by the Soviet Union, invaded in response to the Prague Spring reforms. These reforms aimed to liberalize the communist regime, promoting political freedom and economic changes. The invasion sought to suppress these reforms and maintain strict control over Eastern Europe. It led to widespread international condemnation but little direct intervention. The occupation lasted until 1991, significantly affecting Czechoslovak society and politics, reinforcing the divide between the Eastern Bloc and the West during the Cold War.