Assassination Operation Anthropoid 1941 1942 1st Edition by Michal Burian, Ales Knizek, Jiri Rajlich, Eduard Stehlik ISBN 8072781588 9788072781584 by Ales Knizek, Jiri Rajlich, & Eduard Stehlik Michal Burian 9788072781584 instant download after payment.

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ISBN 10: 8072781588 
ISBN 13: 9788072781584
Author: Michal Burian, Ales Knizek, Jiri Rajlich, Eduard Stehlik

The Story of the assassination of Deputy Reich Protector Reinhard Heydrich, from the perspective of the Czech Government

Assassination Operation Anthropoid 1941 1942 1st Table of contents:

Part I: The Darkness Descends

• Chapter 1: Czechoslovakia Under the Swastika
  • The Munich Agreement and its aftermath.
  • The German occupation of Bohemia and Moravia.
  • The establishment of the Protectorate.
  • Early resistance movements and their suppression.
• Chapter 2: Reinhard Heydrich: The Butcher of Prague
  • Heydrich's background and rise in the SS and Gestapo.
  • His role as Reich Protector of Bohemia and Moravia.
  • The "Heydrich Terror" – pacification and exploitation.
  • Heydrich's operational methods and goals in the Protectorate.
• Chapter 3: The Czechoslovak Government-in-Exile in London
  • Formation and leadership of the government.
  • Edvard Beneš and the drive for a free Czechoslovakia.
  • The role of František Moravec and military intelligence.
  • The decision to undertake a high-profile resistance act.

Part II: The Training and the Mission

• Chapter 4: Special Operations Executive (SOE) and Resistance
  • SOE's mission and training programs.
  • Collaboration between SOE and the Czechoslovak government-in-exile.
  • The need for a significant propaganda and morale boost.
• Chapter 5: Selecting the Agents: Kubiš and Gabčík
  • Backgrounds and motivations of Jan Kubiš and Jozef Gabčík.
  • Their training in Britain (parachuting, weaponry, intelligence).
  • The selection of Anthropoid for the Heydrich assassination.
  • The psychological and physical demands of the mission.
• Chapter 6: Insertion and Initial Challenges
  • The parachute drop into Czechoslovakia (December 1941).
  • Landing site difficulties and separation of teams.
  • Establishing contact with the local resistance network.
  • The dangers and complexities of operating behind enemy lines.

Part III: The Operation

• Chapter 7: Reconnaissance and Planning the Attack
  • Surveillance of Heydrich's routine.
  • Identifying potential ambush sites.
  • Logistics: weapons (grenades, Sten gun), transport, escape routes.
  • The involvement of key resistance figures (e.g., the Fafek and Moravec families).
• Chapter 8: The Assassination Attempt (May 27, 1942)
  • The chosen location in Prague (Holešovice-Libeň).
  • The sequence of events leading to the attack.
  • Gabčík's Sten gun jam, Kubiš's grenade throw.
  • Heydrich's injuries and initial survival.
  • The immediate aftermath and escape attempts by the paratroopers.
• Chapter 9: Heydrich's Final Days and Death
  • Medical treatment and initial prognosis.
  • Himmler's visit and the gravity of the situation.
  • The role of infection and septicemia in his death (June 4, 1942).
  • Heydrich's funeral and the Nazi reaction.

Part IV: The Reprisals and the End

• Chapter 10: The Lidice and Ležáky Massacres
  • Hitler's furious response to Heydrich's death.
  • The brutal reprisals against the Czech civilian population.
  • The destruction of Lidice and Ležáky as a warning.
  • The international outcry and the impact on the war.
• Chapter 11: The Search for the Paratroopers
  • Intensification of Gestapo hunt.
  • Betrayal by Karel Čurda.
  • The paratroopers' refuge in Saints Cyril and Methodius Church.
• Chapter 12: The Battle of the Church (June 18, 1942)
  • The siege of the church by the SS.
  • The fierce resistance of the paratroopers.
  • The ultimate fate of Gabčík, Kubiš, and their comrades.
  • The heroism and sacrifice of the resistance network.

Part V: Legacy and Impact

• Chapter 13: The Aftermath and Post-War Recognition
  • The continued suppression of the Czech resistance.
  • The impact of Anthropoid on Allied policy and recognition of Czechoslovak sovereignty.
  • Post-war memory and commemoration of the heroes.
• Chapter 14: Anthropoid in History and Memory
  • The strategic and moral significance of the operation.
  • Debates and controversies surrounding the decision to assassinate Heydrich.
  • Its enduring legacy in Czech national identity and the history of World War II.
  • Adaptations in literature, film, and popular culture.

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