Hungary from the Nazis to the Soviets

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The book delves into the rise of the communist regime in Hungary following World War II, highlighting the nation's devastation as the last ally of Nazi Germany. It explores how the war discredited the existing political elite, creating a brief window for democratic optimism that soon faded. The narrative details how the communists, despite lacking significant local support, leveraged the presence of the Soviet Army to eliminate organized opposition and establish their authority in the country.