1956 Hungarian Uprising (2 Viewers)

[DeathHand]

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.

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7. Hungarian demonstrators.

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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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[nostrils]

You love to see the Russian bear getting humbled.

 

[DeathHand]

Hungary remained under German occupation during World War II. In 1945, when the German troops beat a hasty retreat in advance of the Soviet army, they left the country in ruins. Most of the cities were looted and destroyed. The occupation of the Soviet army did not bring the anticipated relief either. By August 1947, a three-year plan was introduced. The plan declared that it aimed at rebuilding Hungary by the end of 1949, but it became clear that the Soviet Union had planned to place the country under complete communist control. Turning Hungary into a workshop – a highly industrialized country feeding the demands of the USSR. Soviet exploitation depleted Hungary of its uranium deposits and throttled the development of agriculture.

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29. Former Secret Police - about to be executed (one survived).

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On October 23rd a number of students in Budapest joined a peaceful procession asking the government to address the nation’s concerns and challenges. Gerő responded with a bitter speech and the police opened fire on the students. This incident alone inflamed the Hungarians who rose up in large numbers. The army broke ranks and joined the revolutionaries. Political prisoners were released and armed; farmers occupied the land that had been taken away. Nagy was asked to resume power as the head of the government on October 25th, 1956.

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[maxxous]

Thx ! Nice picture.

ps:
The pictures 10 and 15 its more like IS-3 not t-34-85

 

[DeathHand]

Initially, the Kremlin seemed willing to negotiate, and Soviet troops seemed ready to withdraw from Hungary, but with a sudden change of stance, Soviet troops and tanks entered Budapest on November 4th, and crushed the revolt, and held Nagy captive. Later executing him for treason.

By January 1957 the new Soviet-backed Hungarian government had put down the sporadic protests that followed, and all discussion of this Hungarian uprising was banned for the next three decades. In 1989, when the Third Hungarian Republic was formed, October 23rd was declared a national holiday in honor of those who protested in the ‘Hungarian Uprising,’ and fought for Hungary.

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55. A former Secret Policeman about to get lynched.

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63. Collaborators.

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And that's all

You love to see the Russian bear getting humbled.

Nah, they just seem to be involved in so much of this shit ...like for centuries...

Thx ! Nice picture.

ps:
The pictures 10 and 15 its more like IS-3 not t-34-85

Yes, you are right - thanks for the note Changes made.

Thx ! Nice picture.

ps:
The pictures 10 and 15 its more like IS-3 not t-34-85

Yes, you are right - thanks for the note Changes made.

 

[Skull81]

It was kinnda Halloween. They decorated everything with corpses!

 

[HungarianMAN]

On pic 64 is my best friend grantfather.By the way after the revolution the rigime executed all who have participated in the upriseing,even 14 years old childrens....they were executeing about 20 people/day for months.All of them hanged one by one.

 

[DokraOwl]

Europe sure was a shit hole for most of the 20th century.

 

[Guipago]

Peaceful Russia wouldn't invade another country---would it??? (smart-arsed sarcasm)

Europe sure was a shit hole for most of the 20th century.

No prizes for guessing who was behind it, happens when you don't give a country back to the rightful Governments.
Patton had the right of it.

 

[DeathHand]

On pic 64 is my best friend grantfather.By the way after the revolution the rigime executed all who have participated in the upriseing,even 14 years old childrens....they were executeing about 20 people/day for months.All of them hanged one by one.

You likely know way more about this than I do (I'm Canadian and not something we took up in school) and aside from the extra points you mentioned, was the story I put in fairly accurate?

 

[NoConvexity]

Thanks for the cool photos and Info 🤙

 

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

I love the Hungarians, they have big balls of steal!

 

[Makmisfits]

This is an awesome post .Thank you for the pics

 

[McM]

A lot of new pictures for me, great! The JS tank series is my (old-style) Russian fav anyway.
We had at home several political/historical-themed magazines and I remember when reading them as a kid there was a photo of a big Stalin's head from a statue lying on the ground covered in spit and dirt. I guess it's the same as in Pic.3.

ISU-152 self-propelled gun.
(found it on my HDD)

 

[HungarianMAN]

You likely know way more about this than I do (I'm Canadian and not something we took up in school) and aside from the extra points you mentioned, was the story I put in fairly accurate?

Yes,it very accurate.As far as I know that's how happened.All dates and events are accurate.By the way I have never seen most of this pictures.Very good post.😎

 

[k0tp]

good post

 

[hedgerow]

Good post.
now i'm hungry don't know why...wait a moment, yes i do

 

[csabszi1987]

♥️🇭🇺♥️

 

[HughJorgen]

Back when I was in school. I know this kid that was Hungarian. He was a little guy. Didn't talk much. But let me tell you. He was a hard muthafucka. Never showed any signs of pain. Even after fights.. wish I knew where he was now I'd buy him a beer

 

[Irondingo]

Europe sure was a shit hole for most of the 20th century.

Now they wanna tell the rest of the world how to live.