Czechoslovakia, 1948
- 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 the USA with the spread of Communism in Europe
Summary
In 1948, a Soviet-led Czechoslovakian Communist party took power. This party was supported both militarily and economically by the USSR. The party was seen as a major threat to the spread of communism.