The liberation of Prague refers to the historical event at the end of World War II when Allied forces, primarily the Soviet Red Army, liberated the city of Prague, the capital of Czechoslovakia, from German occupation. This occurred in late spring 1945, shortly before the final capitulation of Nazi Germany in May of the same year.
The offensive to liberate Prague was led by Soviet troops, while Czechoslovak resistance units also played a significant role in the city's liberation. The operation culminated in the Allied forces taking control of Prague, marking the end of Nazi occupation in the region.
The liberation of Prague was a pivotal moment in Czechoslovakia's history, symbolizing the end of Nazi oppression and the beginning of an era of freedom and reconstruction for the country. However, the arrival of Soviet forces also marked the beginning of a new period of political, economic, and military influence by the Soviet Union in the region, ultimately leading to the establishment of a communist regime in Czechoslovakia after the war.
