The Soviet Invasion of Hungary 1956 Flashcards
Why did Khrushchev invade Hungary
Because K disapproved of Nagys reforms as Nagy wanted to leave the Warsaw pact which would encourage other satellite states to do the same. Also Communists in Hungary were being slaughtered
When did Khrushchev send 200,000 troops into Hungary and why
4th November 1956
To despose of Nagy and restore order
What were the Consequences of the invasion of Hungary
Whichfigure took over nagy
5000 Hungarians were killed
1000 soveit troops killed
Nagy and his gov were deposed
Nagy was arrested,tried and executed
Janos Kadar was appointed as the new PM
What was the international reaction and consequence of the invasion of hungary
Some countries boycotted the olympics in 1956
USA supported the hungarian uprising with money and accepted 80k refugees
USA couldnt send troops because it woild risk nuclear war
Satellite states saw that USA would not help them against the soviets
