Czechoslovakia, 1948
- A Soviet led Czechoslovakia Communist party took over power in 1948
- Use of force (Jan Masaryk was killed)
- Supported militarily and economically by the USSR
- Was seen as a major threat to spread Communism in Europe
Yugoslavia and Albania: Cracks in the Iron Curtain
- Although Yugoslavia becomes Communist (Tito) they do not align with USSR
- Albania, although having been supported by USSR, does not align either
- Both seen as thorns in the USSR's side
Summary
Communist party took over Czechoslovakia and killed their president, Jan Masaryk. Yugoslavia, at the same time becomes Communist and does not align with USSR.