Prior to the formation of Czechoslovakia following the end of the second world war, the majority of lands in that region fell under the rule of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (1867-1918).
Within the Austro-Hungarian Empire were Bohemia, Silesia, Moravia, Slovakia, Carpathia and Ruthenia.
Slovakia, before 1918, was part of the Kingdom of Hungary, along with Carpathia and Ruthenia.
What is termed the ‘First Republic of Czechoslovakia’ was formed at the end of World War I in 1918. In this form, Czechoslovakia continued until 1938.
Nazi Germany took over or annexed Sudetenland in 1938. (Sudetenland is the German name for the western parts of Czechoslovakia specifically the border areas of Bohemia, Moravia and those parts of Silesia formerly associated with Bohemia).
The Germans held Sudetenland until their defeat in 1945.
There was also a Protectorate of Bohemia & Moravia (1939-1945) as well as a Slovak Republic which ran concurrently to the Protectorate.
At the end of World War II in 1945, began the Third Republic of Czechoslavakia (CSR). This lasted only until 1948 when the country was declared a ‘people’s democracy’ (without a name change).
In 1960 the country was changed to ‘The Czechoslovak Socialist Republic (CSSR). This lasted until 1989.
1990-1992 saw the country being termed ‘Czech & Slovak Federal Republic (CSFR).
After dissolution in 1993 what remained was the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
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