Operațiunea „Dunărea”: invadarea Cehoslovaciei, 1968

The 1968 invasion of Czechoslovakia by the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact allies marked a significant event in European history, ending the Prague Spring reforms. This military intervention highlighted the failure of communism to adapt, as seen later in Gorbachev's attempts. Romania's non-participation in the invasion was pivotal for its communist regime under Ceaușescu, influencing its trajectory. The episode is explored by military historian Petre Opriș, detailing the reactions of the Romanian populace and the political stance of Bucharest's leadership.