A Historical Overview of Slovak Republic's Involvement in Wars

From Ancient Times to Present

The Slovak Republic has a rich and complex history, which includes involvement in numerous wars. From ancient times to the present day, the territory that is now Slovakia has been a battleground for various empires and powers.

A Comprehensive List of 15 Wars

There have been 15 wars that ever included the Slovak Republic and its predecessor states. These conflicts include:

1. The Marcomannic Wars (166-180 AD)
2. The Dacian Wars (101-106 AD)
3. The Hunnic Invasions (400-453 AD)
4. The Avar Khaganate (568-805 AD)
5. The Frankish Empire (791-843 AD)
6. The Great Moravian Empire (833-907 AD)
7. The Kingdom of Hungary (1000-1918 AD)
8. The Ottoman Empire (1526-1683 AD)
9. The Habsburg Empire (1683-1867 AD)
10. The Austro-Hungarian Empire (1867-1918 AD)
11. World War I (1914-1918)
12. World War II (1939-1945)
13. The Slovak National Uprising (1944)
14. The Velvet Revolution (1989)

Slovak Republic's Recent History and Civil War Threat

In recent years, the Slovak Republic has faced political tensions that have led to concerns about a potential civil war. In 2018, Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok warned that the country was "teetering on the brink of civil war." This statement was made in the wake of the attempted assassination of Prime Minister Robert Fico.

The Slovak National Uprising (SNP) was a military uprising organized by the Slovak people against the Nazi occupation during World War II. The SNP took place in 1944 and was led by General Ján Golian.