Soviet forces again surrounded Budapest and. despite Nagys protest to the U.S.S.R. and the United Nations. launched a massive surprise attack against the city on November 4. with an estimated 200.000 troops. 2.500 tanks and armored cars. The gallantry of the young patriots. in their bid for free government. was crushed and the casualties were estimated as from 6.500 to 32.000 dead. Many rebels were reported executed and thousands were deported. About 196.000 persons fled the country. The United States received 38.248 under a refugee emergency program. Premier Nagy was removed in November 1956. and Janor Kadar installed as chief of the Hungarian Communist Party. June 29. 1957.
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