Re: Munich: the road to war
I have written this year several articles about Munich Crisis, mainly based on recollections those who are still living. Interesting to hear stories. For Czech Society it is stigma still today. There is no clear response if Czechoslovakia should defended himself or not. Although according to last results of opinions around 50 % of nowadays inhabitants would prefer war than short and useless peace. Similarities between years 1938 and 1968 are. Bad politicians? Bad citizens? Bad allies? For me it was an other view on 1938 mentality when I red in archives War Diaries of Air, Infantry and Tanks Units. There were will to fight and defend country between citizens of Czech nationality. Bit different were will between citizens of Slovak and Rusin Nationality and quite (except of German born Jews and antinazist emigreés) negative between citizens of Poland, German and Hungary Nationalities. There is clearly seen how most of citizens of Polish, German and Hungary Nationalities didn´t enter to military service after mobilization. Although couple of studies is, I think we donť have still good study about both - Czechoslovak and German prepartion for war. Included detailed Orders of Battle. Those whose I sew, are not complete from both sides. Maybe the Czechoslovak OOB are bit better but we might still lot of work to do.
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