Military history

Czechoslovak fortifications, including bunkers, forts, and cabins, were constructed in the years 1935-1938 as part of the country’s defence system, particularly against the Nazi threat. The Munich Agreement of 1938, which forced the country to relinquish a large part of territory to Nazi Germany, put an end to the construction project; hence, the country lost its system of fortifications. On your journeys today along the Polish border you will come across a great amount of evidence from that period; many of these objects are accessible to the public. They often shelter original equipment meant for the nation’s defence.

The heaviest fortified area of both Czechoslovakia and Europe was the territory around the town of Králíky, which features the well-preserved and accessible artillery fort Bouda . Military demonstrations with historical equipment are held here annually in the second half of August - Cihelna Military history buffs will surely not want to miss the important military demonstration event held annually in the first half of August in Mladějov .

Additional important military forts in Eastern Bohemia include Dobrošov in the Kladsko borderlands and Hanička in the Orlické Mountains.

In addition to monuments from the Second World War the region also holds landmarks from older military conflicts. One of the most important was the Battle at Hradec Králové on 3.7.1866 , when the Prussian army annihilated Austrian troops.

A site unique on a global scale is the Josefov Fort from the second half of the 18th century. This extensive 45 km defensive labyrinth of underground corridors was built by Emperor Josef II to defend the borderlands against the bellicose Prussians.

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Tips for trips:

• Do not miss "mobilisation" 
  

  A weekend in the Králicky, fort region connected with a unique experience called “Mobilisation-Brickworks.” It is a traditional August social event held by the club of military history and collectors of military artefacts, the town Králíky, civil subjects, in cooperation with the Military of the Czech Republic. The main attractions are reenactments of historical battles within the area of the Czechoslovakian...
• From the underground to the heavens or How do you like Králiky 
  

  Králicko lies in the tourist are Králický Sněžník it is an area with magnificent natural colouring. The mountainous character is primarily created by the majestic massif of Králicky Sněžník in the north with a significant European watershed and source of the Morava River. The south is framed by the last foothills of the Orlicky Mountains, Suchý Peak and its viewing tower. Králicko...

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• Artillery stronghold Bouda

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