Preface to the Series and Acknowledgements

Abbreviations

Additional Data on the History of the Soviet Military Occupation (Jenő Györkei and Miklós Horváth)

Soviet Troops in Hungary after World War II

"Soviet Troops Must Enter Budapest"

The Hungarian Revolution and Events in Poland

Comrade Hegedűs Makes a Request

"The Hungarian Army Has Done Badly

The First Shots and the Occupation of the Radio Station

What Was Known in Moscow of the Hungarian Events

The Hungarian People's Army and the Revolution

The "Division of Labor" Changes

The Policy for the Peaceful Liberation of the Captive Nations and Its Forces Brought to Budapest Prove Insufficient

Soviet Tanks Open Fire-Kossuth Square, October 25, 1956

"We Increase the Number of Troops Active in Budapest

Further Reasons for the Divisions in the Hungarian People's Army

"The Military Viewpoint Overtakes the Political Viewpoint”

"Two Possible Routes Lie Ahead of Us"

The Final Attempt

The Attack Begins

"The Situation is Deteriorating"

Counter-Revolution? National Democratic Revolution?

"How Can We Master the Situation? Real Power: the Army!"

Soviet Troop Withdrawal from Budapest

"At Present the Number of Soviet Troops Stationed Here is Adequate"

"Troops Must Stay in Hungary"

Mikoyan's Unsuccessful Attempts

Imre Nagy Demands an Explanation-Kádár Speaks in Support of Nagy

"Nobody Wanted a Counter-Revolution"

Murders, Atrocities and Kádár's Propaganda Intrigues

Central Leadership of the Revolution

"Revolution is Revolution"

The Command ofBudapest Public Safety Forces is Formed

The Soviet Embassy "Siege"

National Guard Supreme Command is Formed

Polish "No," Yugoslav "Yes"

"This Government Should Not Be a Puppet Govemment"