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Despite the Soviet crackdown, pockets of resistance persist in Hungary, but the revolution is eventually quashed, leading to a period of reprisals and purges. -
The aftermath of the revolution saw a wave of reprisals, arrests, and purges as the Soviet-backed Hungarian government consolidates its power and eliminates opposition elements.
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Imre Nagy and other leaders of the revolution are tried and sentenced to death in a show trial, reflecting the Soviet Union's determination to suppress dissent. -
A peaceful student demonstration in Budapest escalates into a mass protest, with demands for political reforms, freedom, and the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Hungary. -
The Hungarian Communist Party appoints reformist Imre Nagy as the new Prime Minister in an attempt to quell the unrest and address the protesters' demands. -
Soviet forces, under the command of Marshal Ivan Konev, enter Budapest to suppress the uprising. The use of military force leads to clashes between Hungarian citizens and Soviet troops.
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Imre Nagy declares Hungary's withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact, a military alliance led by the Soviet Union, further exacerbating tensions with the Soviet Union.
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Imre Nagy establishes a new government that includes non-communist members, signaling a move towards a more pluralistic and representative political system.
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The Soviet Union launches a full-scale invasion to crush the Hungarian Revolution, resulting in intense street fighting and widespread resistance.
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Imre Nagy seeks refuge in the Yugoslav Embassy in Budapest, but he is later arrested by Soviet authorities when he attempts to leave the embassy.