During more than four decades of occupation after World War II, the Soviet Union tried strenuously to keep Poland, Hungary, and what is now the Czech Republic in its orbit. Although the occupation is over and the Soviet Union itself is long gone, NATO on Tuesday took a historic step to smash the old order for good by inviting the three nations to join.
NATO Invitations
During more than four decades of occupation after World War II, the Soviet Union tried strenuously to keep Poland, Hungary, and what is now the Czech Republic in its orbit. Although the occupation is over and the Soviet Union itself is long gone, NATO on Tuesday took a historic step to smash the old order for good by inviting the three nations to join.
