The story of Anthropoid is a stark reminder that freedom is rarely given; it is often purchased with blood. Gabčík, Kubiš, and their comrades were not just soldiers carrying out an order; they were the vanguard of a "Free Czechoslovakia."
The final chapter of Anthropoid is a story of unimaginable courage and betrayal. The assassins, along with other paratroopers, were hidden in the crypt of the Orthodox Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Prague.
It legitimized the Czechoslovak government-in-exile, proving that the Czechs were active combatants. This standing was crucial during the post-war negotiations, ensuring that Czechoslovakia would be restored as a sovereign state (though it would later fall under Soviet influence).