130 years of Skoda: from bicycles to electric cars
¦koda experienced the ups and downs of the 20th century. During World War II, its production was pressed into service for the Nazi war effort following the occupation of Czechoslovakia. At the end of the war, Europe was fragmented into two clearly defined political blocs, and another dramatic shift occurred: nationalization under the communist regime. At this stage, the launch of the ¦koda 440 Spartak in 1955 was particularly noteworthy
War, Communism and Survival
SKODA
130 years of Skoda: from bicycles to electric cars
