Occupation of Liberec

Soviet victory Occupation of Liberec occurred on 21 August 1968 during the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia.

The leadership of the Soviet Union initially attempted to stop or limit the changes in the Czechoslovakia through a series of warnings.

first incident happened when groop of Soldiers started shooting at youths who believed it is a military training.

They expressed their opposition toSoviet occupation by making gestures, threatening with their fists, crying and shouting at soldiers.

[6][7] At 7 am a brick is thrown at Soviet soldiers passing through Beneš's square in a GAZ vehicle and injures the driver.