Events Of The Invasion Of Czechoslovakia, 1968 Flashcards
What happens in the July of 1968 ?
Brezhnev met with leaders of the Warsaw pact
They shared contents and later Brezhnev met with Dubcek
Dubcek agreed he would not allow a social demarcating party to remain and tensions eased
What happens on the 3rd of August 1968?
Brezhnev and represantices of the Warsaw pact met with Dubcek
They signed the Bratislava declaration declaring their faith in communism
Once again reassuring Brezhnev and easing tensions
What happened on the 9 August 1968 ?
Yugoslavian leader Tito was given an enthusiastic reception during a visit of Czechoslovakia
It seemed Dubcek was moving toward independence
What happened on the 15-18 august 1968?
Three day meeting session of the soviet Politburo to decide what action to take
Brezhnev spoke to Dubcek on the phone shouting how his actions in Prague could seriously affect the Warsaw pact and possible bring it down
What happened on the 20 August 1968 ?
The Soviet Union invaded Czechoslovakia
What is the order ?
June- tanks remain after military exercise
July- Breahznev meets
3 August- Bratislava
9 August- Tito
15-18 August- long meeting and phone
20 August- invasion