On August 20 – 21, Soviet tanks rolled into Czechoslovakia. Additional troops were provided by Poland, Bulgaria, and Hungary (though Hungary’s leader had originally voiced his support for Dubček’s election). Word got out that invasion was taking place, and the country went into action. Signs showing the names of towns and cities were quickly taken down and replaced by signs reading “Dubček”. Others simply pointed the way back to Moscow. Eventually, the troops made their way to Prague, and took over the airport. private-prague-guide/article/prague-spring-1968/
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