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In the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia, was any international (western nations) help requested by those leading the reform or any political leaders such as Dubèek?
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Hello! In the 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia, also known as the Prague Spring, the reformist leaders, including Alexander Dubček, did seek international assistance from Western nations. However, it is important to note that the level of assistance they requested varied.
During the Prague Spring, Dubček and his colleagues aimed to introduce a series of political and economic reforms to create a more open and democratic society in Czechoslovakia. As they faced increasing opposition from conservative elements within the Communist Party and neighboring Warsaw Pact countries, they sought diplomatic support from Western nations.
One of the ways they sought help was by appealing to the United Nations and other international organizations to condemn the impending invasion and support Czechoslovakia's sovereignty. They also attempted to negotiate with Western powers to ensure their support in case of a military intervention.
Additionally, Dubček himself traveled to several Western countries in an effort to gain sympathies and strengthen diplomatic ties. He met with leaders such as Josip Broz Tito of Yugoslavia, Charles de Gaulle of France, and Harold Wilson of the United Kingdom, among others. While some leaders expressed solidarity with the Czechoslovak reformers, meaningful military assistance was not provided.
In the end, while Western nations expressed concern and condemned the invasion, limited direct help was given to the reformist leaders. The invasion proceeded, and Czechoslovakia fell under Soviet control until the Velvet Revolution in 1989.
To research further on this topic, you can look into books, academic articles, or historical archives that cover the events of the Prague Spring and the international response to the invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968.