Hi everyone,
Today is an important day in my homeland, the Czech Republic, so I decided to provide you with another little insight into our history.
Exactly 73 years ago, on May 5, 1945, an attempt by the Czech Resistance to liberate Prague from Nazi German occupation known as the Prague Uprising started.
Source: Wikimedia Commons (Creative Commons)
The uprising lasted four days - from to May 5 to May 8 - and it resulted in a ceasefire between the Czech Resistance fighters and the Nazi German army that withdrew from the Czech capital.
The Prague Uprising was triggered by a broadcast from the Czech Radio that was publicly asking for help from the Czech Resistance military group but also from common people to protect the radio from the Nazi German army. Within hours, some 30,000 Czech fighters answered the call, overwhelming the German soldiers. Another 100,000 Czech people helped with building barricades, caring the for the injured etc.
Source: museum3000.nm.cz
However, the German staged a massive counter-attack, resulting in fierce street fights with thousands of casualties, mostly on the Czech side. The uprising came to an end officially when the Soviet Red Army entered Prague to liberate it.
This memorable event is considered one of the greatest examples of the courage and patriotism of the Czech nation.
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If they just sit there and do nothing at all, it will only worsen their own struggle from the Nazis tyranny. So they made the right decision to resist and fight for their own country and for the future of Prague. Now we can tell and appreciates their sacrifices they did, only if they know that Czech Republic nowadays is one of the successful country in the world..
That is definitely a piece of history worth remembering and celebrating. Those were some brave soldiers. This reminds me of the Memorial of the Second Resistance Movement. While this monument commemorates the entire resistance from 1938-1945 rather than the specific Prague Uprising, it feels like an appropriate photo to post here. I was entirely captivated by this monument even before I knew the history behind it. And after reading the history, I'd consider it one of the most important monuments in the city.
What a great comment Matt. I am nicely surprised you did capture this monument when in Prague. Truly outstanding and great sharing with all of us. Tomas
Hey, Tomas
I was around the Czech Republic to record participants in the struggle against fascism. I wrote 14 interviews with Czech veterans. I want to show you a photo.
It is published for the first time !!!
This is a photo from the archive of the Czech tankist of the Svoboda corps.
The photo was taken immediately after the liberation of Prague!
This is the whole crew of the tank
If you want I can send you portraits of Czech veterans and you can make jubilee posts
What a great contribution to the post. I love this type of reaction on the post. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us. Have a great night.
What an amazing story of courage that your countrymen showed when they came together to defend what was theirs. Your country is so full of pride and history and I love that you take the time to share so much of it with us. Thank you.
First of All, I'm against the wars,
WArs just destroy families and Kill people.
But if it necessary for the survival of our nation and If it required getting freedom for our nation, it could be done, Like the way Prague People has done it.
It good to see Prague People Help their military In a hard time.
God bless you all!
I hear you out. But like you say, it is necessary sometimes.
yeah, it is sometimes :( @czechglobalhosts I have shared my encounter with Pigeons, Would you like to visit my Profile to see it.
Czech Republic is beautiful place with a great history.love to know about this all the different country culture and history..thanks for sharing @czechglobalhosts
Yes, very rich in history indeed.
@czechglobal host...Your country has a very rich history and it is evident that people of czech has made great contribution to defend its territory and became republic country with soverignity..
Thanks reminding the history to us as most of us didn't the fact that you had mentioned.
Those who dares will get reward.impressed by people of the Czech nation who show unity, faith and liberate them self from the Nazi, German. So the people are not only love their culture but also very courageous and brave. Slaute and tribute to the people who sacrificed their life for the independence of the nations. They are the real hero which proud the nation. Happy independent moment and independence day @czechglobalhosts
Hi @czechglobalhosts, Firstly I give big celebrate day to every Czech peoples, Congratulations to commemorating the 73 anniversary of the Prague Uprising. 73 years ago Czech resistance fighters sacrificed lot for gave independence from Nazi German army. Finally Prague residence won. I never heard about Prague's history. You update me much better. Thanks. Our country also have been colony. But finally we also won. I don't like to war and every time find peace around the world.
Why not. Absolutely every Prague humans don't forget those courage scene. Lot of resistant attackers lost their life via war. But now happy to hear Czech Republic is top level in peaceful state than other states.
The great czechs fought for their country, culture, and freedom against the Nazis. Czechs are an excellent example for us all.
A nation built on unity to defend its own will always stand strong. The Czech people defended theirs and even with their lives tried to stop the Nazi. Aside from Castles, we have heroes past in Czech. Thanks for always feeding us about the history of your country
history will surely we want, how bitter the past. thanks for its history
Hello @czechglobalhosts, Thank you for sharing part of the history of your country, it is very important to keep it present and that many more people can know, congratulations very beautiful
A great nation is a nation that respects heroes and history, Thank you for sharing with us Tomas, may you success always
Being a peace promoter i never said that defending your country is wrong. I am very much impressed by the level of courage the citizens showed and how perfect response they provided to the whole world about patriotism. Thank you so very much for sharing the great example of unity and patriotism with us Tomas <3
This is a very historic and informative post. I have studied about the prague uprising in czech republic alot of times. Very nice post. It just freshened some memories.
It is part of the history of the great countries that have had the courage to honor their homeland, where great heroes rise and make history, that makes the difference.
because with togetherness despite different places, let us succeed with affection hands just memvoting our colleagues blog @zuhrafriska
Good post deat friend
war is always a sad thing, ... without war no peace, humans are animals, ...thanks for the information, I like to make holidays in the Czech Republic, cause I am living in Bavaria :) Greetings
Interesting. Didn't remember that event & had to read up on it. That lead me to Wikipedia.
"The uprising came to an end officially when the Soviet Red Army entered Prague to liberate it."
Acc. to Wikipedia, the uprising ended with a ceasefire (officially German capitulation) on 8 May. The Germans "capitulated" because the agreement allowed them to escape to the West, so that they could surrender to the US-Americans.
So, when the Soviets arrived in Prague on 9 May there was not much left to liberate & only some scattered German units left to fight.