The Third World War

After-Effects of Hungary

After the physical suppression of the Hungarian revolt last autumn, there was much speculation and some prophecy about what psychological effect its story would have on the fortunes of World Communism. Opinions ranged from Djilas’ prediction that the revolt “marked the beginning of the end of Communism” to the despairing belief of some that the revolt’s failure ended any hope of stopping Communism’s march to total victory.