When people think about the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, they often picture Soviet tanks in the streets of Budapest, young freedom fighters and buildings damaged by war. But revolutions do not begin in one day. Before October 23, 1956, Hungarian families had already spent years living under a Communist government controlled by Moscow. To understandContinue reading “70th Anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution: What Was Life Like Before 1956?”
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70th Anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution: Why Did the Soviet Government Hate Hungary?
To understand why Hungarians rose up against Soviet control in 1956, we have to go back to World War II—and even further, to World War I. Hungary had been part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, which fought alongside Germany during World War I. Germany and Austria-Hungary were allies, and their soldiers fought on the same side.Continue reading “70th Anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution: Why Did the Soviet Government Hate Hungary?”
In 1956, an Entire Nation Stood Up for Freedom
In 1956, the people of Hungary rose against Soviet control and fought for freedom. The Eleventh Arrow tells the true story of one Hungarian family caught in the revolution and the choices they were forced to make when their world changed forever. A true story of courage, family, survival, and freedom. PurchaseContinue reading “In 1956, an Entire Nation Stood Up for Freedom”
When the Russian Tanks Rolled Into Budapest, Everything Changed
In 1956, Hungarians rose up against Soviet control—and Soviet tanks rolled into Budapest. The Eleventh Arrow tells the true story of a Hungarian family caught in the revolution and forced to make choices that would change their lives forever. A story of courage, family, survival, and the fight for freedom. Purchase the Paperback,Continue reading “When the Russian Tanks Rolled Into Budapest, Everything Changed”
They Escaped Hungary — But Their Journey Wasn’t Over
Escaping Hungary after the 1956 Revolution was only the beginning. The Eleventh Arrow tells the true story of a family who left everything behind and faced an uncertain journey toward freedom and a new life. A story of courage, hardship, family, survival, and hope. Purchase the Paperback, Kindle eBook, or Audiobook
