Warsaw Pact Invasion of Czechoslovakia

The Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia occurred in August 1968 when Soviet-led communist countries militarily entered Czechoslovakia to stop political reforms known as the Prague Spring, which aimed to liberalize and democratize the country. The invasion involved tanks and thousands of troops, effectively ending Czechoslovakia’s efforts to shift toward greater freedoms. It was driven by fears that liberal reforms would weaken Soviet control and inspire similar movements in other Eastern Bloc nations. The event highlighted the USSR’s desire to maintain strict dominance over communist countries in Eastern Europe and suppress any signs of political liberalization.