| Source | The Times, 22nd August 1968 |
| Event referred to | USSR Invasion of Czech Republic, August 20th 1968 |
| Technological characteristics | Text file from print out from library microfiche |
| Description of the source | Newspaper article, obtained through Library microfiche archives of Times newspaper. Language: English. Availability to print from microfiche; copyright remains with the Times. |
| Contextualisation of the source | The Times is regarded as a conservative newspaper. This article covers the response of the British communist party to events on 20th August. It continues the theme of previous articles from 21st August. |
| Interpretation of the source | A statement prepared by the British communist party is printed and clearly states their condemnation of Soviet actions and calls for the withdrawal of Warsaw Pact forces. The reporting of this suggests a contrasting freedom of speech with the lack of this available in Czechoslovakia and soviet bloc countries. It is also being used to highlight the internal differences of opinion amongst communists as to the actions against Czechoslovakia and thereby might be used to suggest and support the idea of internal conflict. |
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