Tributes outside the crypt where the parachutists were hiding

The church and crypt where the parachutists hid

The apartment where the parachutists were hidden before the attack

Bomb damage from the war causing half the town hall to be demolished

World War 2 and Anthropoid tour

March 24, 2019 in Czech Republic ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C

Interesting tour today focused on World War 2 and the Operation Anthropoid. Saw the church where the incredible parachutists who assassinated Reinhard Heydrich fought bravely for 6 hours against the Gestapo, eventually giving their lives rather than being captured. Met Jakob, a brilliant tour guide, who has introduced me to Prague beer. I don't drink beer but this may have converted me...Read more