Operation Anthropoid: The Assassination of Reinhard Heydrich

In this gripping podcast episode, we delve into the dramatic events surrounding the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, AKA "The Butcher of Prague" or "The Blonde Beast". Codenamed "Operation Anthropoid", the daring mission was undertaken by Czechoslovak agents in 1942 to eliminate Heydrich, who was one of the chief architects of the Holocaust. We'll unravel the intricate details of the operation, shedding light on the conspirators' courage, the aftermath of Heydrich's death, and the far-reaching implications of this audacious act within the context of the Second World War.

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Artwork by Leila Mead. Check out her website and follow her on Instagram.

Music: As History Unfolds by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen.

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