The Slovak National Uprising was a significant anti-Nazi resistance movement that took place in 1944 during World War II. It aimed to liberate Slovakia from German occupation and establish a democratic government. The uprising was initiated by the Slovak resistance, which included various groups opposed to the collaborationist regime of Jozef Tiso. The uprising began on August 29, 1944, and involved thousands of Slovak partisans and soldiers. Despite initial successes, the uprising was eventually suppressed by German forces by mid-October 1944. The event is commemorated in Slovakia as a symbol of resistance against oppression and is an important part of the country's history.