Anti-Nazi protests in Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia

In the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia, a series of anti-Nazi protests emerged as a response to the oppressive regime imposed by German authorities. These protests were particularly prominent during the anniversary of the First Czechoslovak Republic, reflecting a strong sentiment against the Nazi occupation. Demonstrators expressed their dissent through organized gatherings, which were met with severe repression from the German forces. The protests highlighted the growing resistance among the Czech population against the Nazi regime, which had been characterized by increasing restrictions on civil liberties and the persecution of Jews and political dissidents. The situation escalated when German intervention resulted in violence, leading to the death of a demonstrator and injuries to others, including a student named Jan Opletal. This incident underscored the risks faced by those opposing the Nazi regime and galvanized further resistance efforts within the Protectorate.