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The end of World War II meant major border changes for Poland. The borders of the Republic of Poland included a strip of land that Czechoslovakia also claimed. Unexpectedly, both countries were on the brink of conflict. Prague decided to enforce territorial changes that were favorable to it by force. In the spring and summer of 1945, Silesia and the Kłodzko region witnessed the Czechoslovak invasion. ???? Do you want to help develop the channel: https://patronite.pl/KurierHistoryczny ☕️ Do you feel like buying us a virtual coffee: https://buycoffee.to/kurierhistoryczny ✅ Do you like not only listening, but also reading about our history https://kurierhistoryczny.pl/ ???? You can find unique historical gadgets in our store https://sklepwokulskiego.pl/ More on this topic: J. Hytrek-Hryciuk, "The Russians are coming!" The German Population and the Soldiers of the Soviet (Red) Army in Lower Silesia in the Years 1945–1948 K. Kaczorowska, "How the Czechs Warred with Us over Kłodzko". P. Pałys, "Czechoslovak Border Claims Against Poland 1945–1947". A. Szczepańska, "Warsaw-Prague 1948-1968. From Mandated Friendship to Crisis".