Hungary had been under the control of the USSR since 1945. With the death of Joseph Stalin, the dictator of the Soviet Union in 1953, Hungary had anticipated a considerable change in the socio-political environment and system of administration. By October 1956, Hungarian students, workers, and people from almost all walks of life staged large-scale protests, and the uprising turned into a revolution. The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 (popularly referred to as the Hungarian Uprising) was however ruthlessly crushed by the Soviet Union. Estimates suggest that the Hungarians suffered over 20,000 casualties, including 3,000 deaths. Approximately 250,000 Hungarians fled the country and many more were exiled, never to return.
1. The Stalin Monument in Budapest.
2. Dismantling the monument.
3. Dismantled.
4. Russian tanks roll into Budapest.
5. Same.
6. Same.
7. Hungarian demonstrators.
8. Same.
9. The destruction and death in Budapest begins.
10. Destroyed Soviet IS-3's in Budapest.
11. Burning Russian troop carrier.
12. Damaged Soviet heavy assault guns.
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14. Destroyed Soviet armor.
15. Destroyed Soviet IS-3 in Budapest.
16. Civilians inspect a destroyed Soviet T-34-85 in Budapest.
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1. The Stalin Monument in Budapest.
2. Dismantling the monument.
3. Dismantled.
4. Russian tanks roll into Budapest.
5. Same.
6. Same.
7. Hungarian demonstrators.
8. Same.
9. The destruction and death in Budapest begins.
10. Destroyed Soviet IS-3's in Budapest.
11. Burning Russian troop carrier.
12. Damaged Soviet heavy assault guns.
13.
14. Destroyed Soviet armor.
15. Destroyed Soviet IS-3 in Budapest.
16. Civilians inspect a destroyed Soviet T-34-85 in Budapest.
17.
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