At least ten times more Soviet troops died at the pass than Czechs, cementing the location as a grim symbol of Soviet liberation and sacrifice. The Legacy of the Pitch
The battle was so devastating that the area became known as the "Valley of Death". At least ten times more Soviet troops died
After the war, the name "Dukla" was adopted by several sports clubs across Czechoslovakia to honor those who fell at the pass. At least ten times more Soviet troops died