International reaction to the Soviet invasion of Hungary Flashcards
What support did Imre Nagy and the Hungarian rebels expect from the USA and other Western nations during the uprising?
They expected military support, assuming that the USA and other Western nations would help them as they had offered financial aid through the Marshall Plan.
What was Eisenhower’s stance towards the Hungarian uprising?
Eisenhower was sympathetic towards the Hungarians.
How did NATO nations in Europe respond to the Hungarian uprising?
Some NATO nations in Europe took in Hungarian refugees, but no military support was offered during the uprising.
Why did the USA not offer military support to the Hungarian rebels?
The US policy of containment meant that while the USA would take military action to prevent the USSR from spreading communism, it was not prepared to interfere in the affairs of an already communist country.
What was the fear regarding military intervention in a Soviet satellite state?
There was a fear that a military attack could start a nuclear war, leading to the destruction of both sides, which was considered a far worse outcome than leaving the rebels to fight the Soviets alone.
