Chapter 1024: Burning Budapest (Third update, please subscribe)
In October 1956, was the world really attracted 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" only distracted Europeans' attention to a certain extent. In the past few days, they have been attracted to Hungary, the hinterland of Central Europe.
On the afternoon of October 24, without receiving a formal invitation from the Hungarian government, the Soviet Union launched its first intervention operation code-named "Operation Wave." Two Soviet divisions crossed the border into Hungary.
Faced with the "entry" of the Soviet army, the originally complicated situation in Hungary became even more complicated. Revolutionary committees were established in some factories, and many workers joined the ranks to resist Soviet intervention. The Hungarian army defected one after another, and a large number of weapons flowed into the society.
"A conflict between Hungary and the Soviet Union has begun."
From the 25th, gunfire continued to sound in Budapest, and the situation in other cities also became tense. General barracks were set off across the country, and the calls for the withdrawal of Soviet troops were getting louder and louder. Protesters were everywhere. At the same time, a large number of weapons flowed into the society through unknown channels.
The bright orange sunlight was mixed with thick clouds of smoke from the burning Soviet tanks that had been destroyed in the street. For the past few days, despite no official orders, Budapest has been full of resisters, waving the tricolor with the Kossuth coat of arms, workers, soldiers and students - even dozens of them Children of several years old took up arms and resisted the Soviet invasion in the city.
On the roofs near the street, several teenagers were running there. They ran from one building to another with the help of wooden planks. Finally, they came to the roof of a building. The leading teenager Lying there, he raised his binoculars and looked towards the street.
“Russian heavy tanks!”
Philip said, then held up the binoculars to observe the intersection.
"There are three heavy tanks and almost a hundred Russian soldiers."
Putting the telescope on the ground, he looked at Andre and the others and asked.
"How about it? Fight or not?"
"We must fight, we must make them pay the price!"
Andre said through gritted teeth.
“For what?”
Donia asked, wearing a peaked cap that hid her beautiful blond hair in the hat.
"The Russians killed my mother yesterday."
Andre said, tears rolling down his cheeks. The surrounding teenagers fell silent. Philip looked at them, then pointed at the Panzerfaust anti-tank rocket on his back and asked. .
"Andre, do you remember how to use it?"
"I know, set it up, aim, and then..."
While Andre repeated the process of using the Iron Fist rocket, Philip nodded and said to the others:
"When Andre launches the rocket, you will have guns to shoot the other Russians. Remember, we only have one minute, we have to Before the Russians rush up, get away from here."
Soon, under the leadership of Philip, a dozen teenagers ran to the top of another building, and they were holding on to the edge of the roof. The gun was aimed at the Russians on the street, while Andre held up the Panzerfaust anti-tank rocket. When he aimed at the IS2 heavy tank through the scope, he could even see the Russians who were whispering to each other.
"Damn Russian!"
The moment he pulled the trigger, the rocket roared towards the tank.
The smoke traces of flying rockets made the Russian soldiers on the street scream loudly, "There are enemies!" When they tried to avoid, there was a burst of gunfire from the rooftop, and there was the crisp and rapid gunshot of MP40. There was a loud sound, and there was also the dull sound of Mauser rifles, and several Russian soldiers were knocked to the ground one after another. There was a sudden "boom" and the tank was hit by a rocket. 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 if it hits an IS2 heavy tank, it will be fatal.
"Load, load!"
As soon as Andre finished speaking, Zoli hurriedly loaded a rocket for him. At this time, the IS2 heavy tank at the street corner had started its engine. Before it could move, a roaring rocket hit it. The majestic tank was turned into a pile of scrap metal. As for the Soviet tanks, what they now face is not only the Molotov cocktails in the hands of armed citizens, but also anti-tank rockets and the Iron Fist made in Nanyang. Bringing them tropical greetings!
At this time, there were constant gunshots on the street, not only on the roofs of buildings, but also some Hungarians nearby shooting at Russians with rifles.
After the third IS2 heavy tank was destroyed, the Russians seemed to realize the danger. When they hurriedly evacuated, people poured out from nowhere and took away the weapons they left behind. .
This battle is taking place everywhere in Budapest. What is different from the other world is that a large number of weapons have been sent to Hungary. There are even thousands of Iron Fist 1 anti-tank rocket launchers, and 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 painful, but also intensified their determination to intervene in Hungary.
“That guy Najib has betrayed our cause!”
In the Kremlin, Malenkov said.
“We must deal with him now, as well as the riots in Hungary. The riots that occurred there were anti-Soviet, reactionary, and were ordered by Western agents. The thugs obtained a large number of advanced weapons. , they are attacking our soldiers,”
“Not only that, but just yesterday the most serious tragedy in a week occurred in Budapest. National Security Service soldiers and two colonels from the Ministry of Defense, as well as the Budapest City Guardsman, were killed by thugs. They were killed, and now the nature of the riots there has changed!”
"So, Nikita, we must send troops there as soon as possible, before that guy Najib betrays our cause and betrays the Eastern camp!"
At the presidium meeting, everyone said something to me. While talking about the crisis in Hungary in fluent words, Khrushchev kept looking at the reports coming from Hungary. The situation was so serious that it was beyond their imagination.
If the local situation was not as severe as former Hungarian leader Gro said when troops were first dispatched a few days ago, then the situation has completely changed now.
In fact, at the beginning, the Kremlin did not have unified opinions on how to deal with the Hungarian incident. Molotov and other hard-liners advocated immediate dispatch of troops to suppress; Mikoyan and other moderates advocated relying on Nagy to control the situation; Khrushchev adopted a conciliatory stance, quickly dispatching armed forces and at the same time attacking the newly-resurrected Nagy government. A policy of close attention but no intervention was adopted.
But in just a few days, Nagy's performance made Khrushchev extremely disappointed. It should be said that he was playing with fire and went too far. Originally, he had no objection to Hungary's progress. Reform, even liberalization, but not a threat to the Soviet Union and Eastern European countries. Now, because Nagy has gone too far, the Soviet Union has gained widespread support. Leaders of East Germany, Romania, Czechoslovakia, and Bulgaria have been calling him, asking him to put down the "rebellion" in Hungary. They fear a ripple effect. And the University of Tokyo also expressed support on this issue.
Now all the obstacles to sending troops have been cleared, the only problem is Hungary!
“Nagy has betrayed our cause and he has even begun to reorganize the government, which is undoubtedly impossible to accept,”
Khrushchev said, smoking a cigarette :
"Now the attention of the United States and Europe and the reports of Budapest by various media have had a negative impact on us. They accuse us of invading Hungary, send troops to help them, and take immediate measures to "rectify order in Hungary", It is the responsibility of the Soviet Union, but if we want to get their consent, we must get Najib to sign a letter of declaration inviting the Soviet Union to help them restore order, and at least give the whole world an explanation."
Took a puff of cigarette. Khrushchev looked at the people in the presidium and said.
"Let Andropov handle this matter personally! At the same time, we are ready to have the border troops enter Hungary immediately as soon as he signs to help them restore order!"
(End of this chapter)