1948 Coup in Czechoslovakia
•A Soviet led Czechoslovakian Communist party took over power in 1948
•Use of force (Jan Masaryk was killed)
•Supported militarily and economically by the USSR
Was seen as a major threat to spread of Communism in Europe
•Use of force (Jan Masaryk was killed)
•Supported militarily and economically by the USSR
Was seen as a major threat to spread of Communism in Europe
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Summary: When the soviets took over Czechoslovakia they used force and were economically supported by the USSR. This was seen as a huge threat in Europe.