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Chapter 1024: Burning Budapest (rd update, please subscribe)
In October 1956, was the world really absorbed by the “Suez Crisis”?

To a certain extent, this is true. Many newspapers and news are full of news about the "Suez Crisis". But in fact, the "Suez Crisis" has only distracted the attention of Europeans to a certain extent. In the past few days, they have been attracted by Hungary in the heart of Central Europe.

On the afternoon of October 10, without an official invitation from the Hungarian government, the Soviet Union launched its first intervention codenamed "Operation Wave." Two divisions of Soviet troops crossed the border into Hungary.

Faced with the Soviet "entry", the already complicated situation in Hungary became even more complicated. Some factories set up revolutionary committees, many workers joined the ranks of resisting Soviet intervention, Hungarian troops defected one after another, and a large number of weapons flowed into society.

"A conflict between Hungary and the Soviet Union has begun."

From the 25th, gunshots continued to be heard in Budapest, and the situation in other cities also became tense. General protests broke out across the country, and the calls for the withdrawal of Soviet troops became louder and louder. There were protesters everywhere, and at the same time, a large number of weapons flowed into society through unknown channels.

Bright orange sunlight mixed with thick clouds of smoke from the burning of destroyed Soviet tanks in the streets. Over the past few days, despite no official orders, resistance fighters had filled Budapest, waving tricolor flags with Kossuth's coat of arms. Workers, soldiers, and students - even teenagers - had taken up arms and were fighting the Soviet invasion in the city.

On the rooftops near the street, several teenagers were running. They used wooden boards to run from one building to another. Finally, they came to a rooftop. The leading teenager lay there, raised a telescope and looked towards the street intersection.

"Russian heavy tanks!"

Philip said, then looked at the intersection with a telescope.

"There are three heavy tanks and about a hundred Russian soldiers."

Putting the telescope on the ground, he looked at Andre and the others and asked.

"How about it? Do you want to fight?"

"We must fight and make them pay the price!"

Andre said through gritted teeth.

"For what?"

Donya asked, wearing a baseball cap that hid her beautiful blonde hair.

"The Russians killed my mother yesterday."

As Andre said this, tears started to roll down his cheeks. The teenagers around him fell silent. Philip looked at them and pointed at the Iron Fist anti-tank rocket on his back and asked.

"Andre, do you remember how to use it?"

"I know. Set it up, aim it, and then..."

As Andre repeated the process of using the Iron Fist Rocket, Philip nodded and said to the others:
"When Andrei launches the rocket, you have guns to shoot other Russians. Remember, we only have one minute to escape from here before the Russians rush up."

Soon, under the leadership of Philip, a dozen teenagers ran to another rooftop. They stood on the edge of the rooftop with guns, aiming at the Russians at the intersection, while Andrei held up the Iron Fist anti-tank rocket. When he aimed at the IS2 heavy tank through the sight, he could even see the Russians who were whispering to each other.

"Damn Russians!"

The moment the trigger was pulled, the rocket whizzed towards the tank.

The smoke trails of the rockets made the Russian soldiers on the street scream "There are enemies!" As they tried to hide, a burst of gunfire came from the rooftop, including the crisp and rapid gunfire of MP40s and the dull sound of Mauser rifles. Several Russian soldiers were knocked to the ground one after another. Suddenly, with a "boom", the tank was hit by a rocket. At the moment the tank was hit, a burst of black smoke rose from the turret.

The Iron Fist-1 anti-tank rocket designed by Nanyang is extremely powerful, enough to penetrate 400 mm thick armor. Even a hit from it would be fatal to an IS2 heavy tank.

"Reload, reload!"

As soon as Andrei finished speaking, Zoli beside him hurriedly loaded a rocket for him. At this time, the IS2 heavy tank at the intersection had started its engine. Before it could move, a rocket whistled and hit it. The majestic tank was turned into a pile of scrap metal. For the Soviet tanks, what they faced now were not only Molotov cocktails in the hands of armed citizens, but also anti-tank rockets. The iron fist made in Nanyang brought them a tropical greeting!

At this time, there were constant gunshots on the street. Not only were there people firing from the rooftops, but there were also some Hungarians nearby shooting at the Russians with rifles.

After the third IS2 heavy tank was destroyed, the Russians seemed to realize the danger. As they hurriedly evacuated, people emerged from nowhere and took away their remaining weapons.

This battle was taking place everywhere in Budapest. Unlike the other world, a large number of weapons were sent to Hungary, including thousands of Panzerfaust 1 anti-tank rocket launchers. These advanced anti-tank rockets gave the Hungarians a certain ability to fight back when facing Soviet tanks.

But these weapons were painful for the Russians. Not only was it painful, but it also strengthened their determination to interfere in Hungary.

"That guy Naji has betrayed our cause!"

Malenkov said inside the Kremlin.

"We must get rid of him now. There are also riots in Hungary. The riots there are anti-Soviet and reactionary. They are instigated by Western spies. The thugs have obtained a large number of advanced weapons and are attacking our soldiers."

"Not only that, the worst tragedy in a week happened in Budapest yesterday. Soldiers from the National Security Bureau, two colonels from the Ministry of Defense, and the Budapest City Health Secretary were killed by rioters. Now the nature of the riots there has changed!"

"So, Nikita, we must send troops there as soon as possible, before that guy Naji betrays our cause and the Eastern Bloc!"

At the Presidium meeting, while everyone was talking about the Hungarian crisis, Khrushchev kept reading the reports from Hungary. The situation was so serious that it was beyond their imagination.

If the local situation was not as serious as the former Hungarian leader Gro said when the troops were first sent out a few days ago, the situation has now changed completely.

In fact, at the beginning, the Kremlin was divided on how to deal with the Hungarian incident. Hardliners such as Molotov advocated sending troops to suppress the incident immediately; moderates such as Mikoyan advocated relying on Nagy to control the situation; Khrushchev took a conciliatory stance, on the one hand quickly sending armed forces, and on the other hand closely watching the newly returned Nagy government but not intervening for the time being.

But within a few days, Nagy's performance disappointed Khrushchev. It should be said that he was playing with fire and went too far. Originally, he did not oppose Hungary's reform and even liberalization, but it could not pose a threat to the Soviet Union and Eastern European countries. Now, because Nagy went too far, the Soviet Union has gained widespread support. Leaders of East Germany, Romania, Czechoslovakia and Bulgaria kept calling him and asked Moscow to quell the Hungarian "rebellion". They were afraid of a chain reaction. And the University of East Germany also expressed support on this issue.

Now all obstacles to sending troops have been cleared, the only problem is Hungary!

“Najib has betrayed our cause and he has even started to reshuffle the government, which is undoubtedly unacceptable,”

Khrushchev said, smoking a cigarette:

"Now the attention of the United States and Europe and the media's coverage of Budapest have had a negative impact on us. They accuse us of invading Hungary. It is the Soviet Union's responsibility to send troops to help them and take immediate measures to "restore order in Hungary." However, we need to obtain their consent and make Nagy sign a letter of invitation to the Soviet Union to help them restore order. At least we need to give an explanation to the world."

After taking a puff of his cigarette, Khrushchev looked at everyone in the Presidium and said.

"Let Andropov handle this matter personally! At the same time, we are ready. Once he signs, we will let the border troops immediately enter Hungary to help them restore order!"

(End of this chapter)