1968, to halt a blossoming political and cultural liberalization, bringing an abrupt end to the Prague Spring and tightening the Kremlin's grip. The first months of 1968 had brought a renaissance ...
In 1968, Czechoslovaks carry their national flag past a flaming Soviet tanker during the Prague Spring protests. Photo via Wikimedia Commons. Subscribe to The Nation ...
Soviets bloc troops invade Czechoslovia PRAGUE, Aug. 21, 1968 (UPI) - Invasion forces from Russia and its satellites occupied Czechoslovakia with troops, tanks and jet planes against sporadic ...