1948 Coup in Czechoslovakia

• A soviet led Czechoslovakian Communist party took over power in 1948
• Use of force (Jan Masaryk was killed)
• Supported military and economically by the USSR
• Was seen as a major threat to spread of Communism in Europe

Yugoslavia and Albania - Cracks in the Iron Curtain

• Although Yugoslavia becomes Communist (Tito - leader) they do not align with USSR
• 8 different ethnic sections in Yugoslavia
• Albania although having been supported by USSR does not allign either
• Both seen as thorns in the USSRs side

Summary

In 1948, a Soviet-led Czechoslovakian Communist party took power. This party was supported both militarily and economically by the USSR. The party was seen as a major threat to the spread of communism.