| About Slovak National Uprising anniversary |
| The armed revolt of the Slovak nation against the Fascist regime broke out on 29 August 1944 in Banská Bystrica. After a brief success the uprising was forcibly crushed. The insurgents retired to the mountains and from there continued their guerrilla warfare.On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising a modern architectural monument was built at the very edge of the historic city centre in 1969, designed by the architect Dusan Kuzma. On August 29th, 1944, some 80,000 Slovaks, and members of 30 other nationalities, including 3000 Czechs, took up arms against the fascist Slovak government, an ally of Hitler's Germany during World War II. |
|
|
MarkTheDay.com is an online calendar website designed to organize special occasions like Slovak National Uprising anniversary. Customize Slovak National Uprising anniversary reminders, Slovak National Uprising anniversary gift suggestions, Slovak National Uprising anniversary event planning, Slovak National Uprising anniversary history and tradition. Plan, organize and celebrate special occasions and holidays like Slovak National Uprising anniversary online at Marktheday.com. Create a free account and set a calendar reminder for Slovak National Uprising anniversary. |
|
|
