The Czech Resistance refers to various groups and individuals in Czechoslovakia who opposed the Nazi occupation during World War II. These resistance efforts included sabotage, intelligence gathering, and aiding the escape of Allied soldiers. The resistance was crucial in undermining Nazi control and supporting the broader Allied war effort. One of the most notable events was the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich, a high-ranking Nazi official, in 1942. This act was part of a larger operation by the resistance, which ultimately led to severe reprisals from the Nazis, including the destruction of the village of Lidice. The bravery of the resistance members is remembered as a significant part of Czech history.