The country known from books of politology as a hero of a some difficult 20th centurty moments, Czechoslovakia, might offer inspiration for the present situation with Iraq and Syria.
Its freedom was at stake in both World Wars, but it was overwhelmed by a more powerful neighbourhood. This is why the brightest chapter of its military tradition comes from the armed units of Czechoslovak emigres fighting for the freedom of their country from abroad.
Czechoslovak legions were instru...
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Already a member? Login hereAndrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.
Andrew Rettman is EUobserver's foreign editor, writing about foreign and security issues since 2005. He is Polish, but grew up in the UK, and lives in Brussels. He has also written for The Guardian, The Times of London, and Intelligence Online.