The German expulsion {28th October 1945}

I’ve written lots about how Germany and German influences affected Bohemia and Czechia. This is what led to a backlash after World War II. This article explores the little-known story of how Czechoslovakia wanted a German expulsion after the war. As with everything in life, context is key. Due to the individual fiefdoms and kingdoms in Central Europe, there had always been plenty of Germanic influence in Bohemia. The 30 years’ war is one of the most important historical episodes because it paved the way for a separation of church and state. After this point, the Hapsburgs ruled the region...