Jan Kubiš was a humble Czech soldier who became one of WWII’s most daring heroes. In 1942, during Operation Anthropoid, he and Jozef Gabčík struck down Reinhard Heydrich, the brutal “Butcher of Prague.” Though Kubiš paid with his life, his courage proved that even a small nation could strike at Nazi tyranny. This film tells the story of his rise, his mission, and the terrible reprisals that followed. 🎥 Watch full story about Jan Kubiš on World History TV, in the film ‘The Czech Hero Who Killed Hitler’s “Butcher of Prague”: Jan Kubiš' 👉 LINK in BIO 👈 #worldhistory #historydocumentary #ww2 #worldwar2 #operationanthropoid #jankubis #jozefgabcik #reinhardheydrich #butcherofprague #czechresistance #czechoslovakia #ww2heroes #resistancefighters #nazigermany #occupiedeurope #historyfacts #truehistory #wartimeheroes #untoldstories #worldhistorytv
00:00As Heydrich's open Mercedes slowed, Gubczyk stepped into the road and attempted to fire his Sten submachine gun at point-blank range, but the weapon jammed.
00:10Without hesitation, Kubisch hurled a modified anti-tank grenade at the car.
00:15The explosion injured both Heydrich and Kubisch, who was struck by shrapnel on his face.
00:21Heydrich initially survived the blast, but succumbed to his injuries on the 4th of June 1942.
00:26The Nazis responded with savage reprisals, mass arrests and executions.
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