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Hungarian Revolution

1956 CE

Spontaneous nationwide revolt against Soviet-imposed communist rule. After briefly establishing a reformist government, the uprising was crushed by 5,000 Soviet tanks in Operation Whirlwind. 2,500…

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Conflict · Europe

Hungarian Revolution

1956 CE

Spontaneous nationwide revolt against Soviet-imposed communist rule. After briefly establishing a reformist government, the uprising was crushed by 5,000 Soviet tanks in Operation Whirlwind. 2,500 Hungarians and 700 Soviet soldiers were killed; 200,000 Hungarians fled abroad.

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