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Join us on the very eve of the Yalta Agreement, to consider some of the seemingly disparate events that preceded and led to the crucial and far-reaching meetings, held from 4-11 February 1945. Yalta, then a small place close to the Back Sea, but of immense significance regarding the political, economic and societal future of the post-war world.
Focusing on Europe, Dr Thomas Lorman (SSEES) will present an overview of the Yalta Agreement, its impact and some of its consequences, and also refer to Hungary. Mimi Kuttelwascherová will cover of the three powers’ experiences at the meetings follows. Gerry Manolas, chair Memorial Association for Free Czechoslovak Veterans, will speak of their sacrifice and show part of historian Dr George Scott’s film, ‘Good Intensions’. Yalta’s impact on Poland will also be discussed and to conclude, Mimi Kuttelwascherová shall briefly describe her involvement in London’s Yalta Memorial, ‘Our Statue of Liberty’.
This illustrated panel discussion will take place in person and will also be livestreamed.
BCSA members enjoy free entry but registration is essential see booking link below.
Non-members £10, full-time students £5.
Eventbrite fees will be added to the cost of your tickets at checkout.
Light refreshments will be served afterwards.
All proceeds from this event will go to the BCSA School Support Fundestablished in 2004 to provide support for English language skills in Czech and Slovak schools and other educational institutions. For more information about our fund see https://www.bcsa.co.uk/school-support-fund/
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