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[PragueBlue]

Operation Daybreak was re-made a few years back as 'Anthropoid' (which, as you say was the correct title of the operation) with Cillian Murphy and Jamie Dornan. While the assassination and battle scenes are a bit grittier, I don't think the remake tells the story quite as well as the original with Anthony Andrews, Timothy Bottoms and Martin Shaw. For anyone visiting Prague (which is well worth in it's own right) the Church of St. Cyril Methodius is a must see - the Church where the paratroopers were cornered, and the crypt where they were drowned out and eventually committed suicide is now the museum of the Heydrich terror, and is incredibly poignant. The assassination site in Holesovice is also easily located, albeit almost unrecognisable from the day.

As you say, the church and museum there are well worth a visit. There's also a nice little pub/restaurant over the road called Krčma U Parašutistů, which is dedicated to the memory of those events.

Well worth visiting Lidice and Ležáky as well. Both of those villages were razed and most inhabitants murdered in reprisal for Heydrich's assassination. Very moving/disturbing and leaves you wondering if the assassination was really worth it. A difficult question to answer.

 

[donkinho]

As you say, the church and museum there are well worth a visit. There's also a nice little pub/restaurant over the road called Krčma U Parašutistů, which is dedicated to the memory of those events.

Well worth visiting Lidice and Ležáky as well. Both of those villages were razed and most inhabitants murdered in reprisal for Heydrich's assassination. Very moving/disturbing and leaves you wondering if the assassination was really worth it. A difficult question to answer.

Yes - I’ve been to Lidice and it’s truly harrowing. Am back in Prague this June with friends and intend to show them all the sites. Lezaky may be a little far out to see. Prague is a genuinely beautiful city and it’s hard to remember that events like that actually occurred there

 

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On today, Jan 4th 2025

13:30 - GRTaction - Badland (2019)
A gun-slinging detective hunts down Confederate war criminals in the Old West, but is thrown off track when he meets a pioneer woman.
Starring Mira Sorvino, Bruce Dern & Wes Studi

16:20 - ITV4 HD - Jeremiah Johnson (1976)
A loner rejects civilisation and learns how to survive in the wilds of the Old West. He adopts a boy who is one of the survivors of an Indian attack, and takes an Indian chief's daughter as his wife, but the contentment of his family life is shattered.
Starring Robert Redford & Will Greer

Slim Pickens viewing for a Saturday, pilgrims.

 

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On today, Sun 5th Jan 2025

12:30 - BBC2 HD - Kelly's Heroes (1970)
An American-Army lieutenant has his sights on swiping $16 million of Nazi gold from behind enemy lines.
Starring: Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas & Donald Sutherland

14:00 - GRTaction - Mackenna's Gold (1969)
A sheriff finds the trail to a mythical valley of gold and fortune hunters out to steal his treasure map.
Starring: Gregory Peck, Omar Sharif & Telly Savalas

14:50 - BBC2 HD - Where Eagles Dare (1969)
Allied commando's are sent to rescue an American general from a Nazi fortress.
Starring: Richard Burton & Clint Eastwood

23:30 - 4 HD - Fury (2014)
During World War II, a battle-hardened army sergeant leads the crew of a Sherman tank on a deadly mission behind enemy lines to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.
Starring: Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf & Michael Pena