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Continued Resistance and Suppression
Despite the Soviet crackdown, pockets of resistance persist in Hungary, but the revolution is eventually quashed, leading to a period of reprisals and purges. -
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Aftermath and Suppression
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. -
Trial of N.I
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. -
Student Protest in Budapest
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. -
Imre Nagy becomes PM
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 Intervention
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. -
Nagy Announces Hungary's Withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact
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. -
Formation of new government
Imre Nagy establishes a new government that includes non-communist members, signaling a move towards a more pluralistic and representative political system. -
Soviet Invasion Intensifies
The Soviet Union launches a full-scale invasion to crush the Hungarian Revolution, resulting in intense street fighting and widespread resistance. -
Imre Nagy Seeks Asylum
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.