The Hungarian Revolution

Hungary experienced its own mini-revolution in 1919, inspired by the Russian example, and the short-lived Soviet Republic went on to attempt to win back some of its land which was lost during WW1.

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Hungarian Revolution

After the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Hungary transitioned into a Republic with a very active Communist party. Against a background of popular unrest, in March 1919, the liberal President of Hungary resigned and a Communist coalition came into power. Known as the Hungarian Revolution of 1919, it was a short-lived attempt at a socialist state, led by...