"Anti-state group" Ila. Alois Hlavatý and other figures in the anti-communist resistance not only in the Novobydžov region Cover Image

„Protistátní skupina“ Ila. Alois Hlavatý a další osobnosti v protikomunistickém odboji nejen na Novobydžovsku
"Anti-state group" Ila. Alois Hlavatý and other figures in the anti-communist resistance not only in the Novobydžov region

Author(s): Martin Tichý
Subject(s): Law and Transitional Justice, Recent History (1900 till today), Security and defense, Political behavior, Social Theory, Post-War period (1950 - 1989), Politics of History/Memory
Published by: Ústav pro studium totalitních režimů
Keywords: resistance; communism; Czechoslovakia; Alois Hlavatý; Milan Kroutil; clandestine activities;

Summary/Abstract: In the wake of World War II, a group of Czech patriots, including Alois Hlavatý and Milan Kroutil, emerged as key figures in the resistance against the communist regime in Czechoslovakia. Their efforts, rooted in their experiences from the anti-Nazi resistance, were marked by clandestine activities such as distributing illegal publications, organizing weapon caches, and aiding persecuted families. Despite facing severe repression, including imprisonment and torture, these individuals remained committed to their cause. The group's activities were meticulously documented by the State Security, highlighting their significant impact on the local resistance movement. The legacy of the "protistátní skupina" Ila underscores the enduring struggle for freedom and justice in a nation grappling with totalitarian rule.

  • Issue Year: XVIII/2024
  • Issue No: 03
  • Page Range: 18-29
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Czech
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