Chapter 1249： Hungarian servants (1/2)
Gavoron, southwest of Uman.
In terms of location, it is not suitable for the Soviets in the encirclement to break through. The Soviets should break eastward is the correct plan. Therefore, in the entire Uman encirclement, the defense here is relatively loose.
It was not garrisoned by German troops, but by the Servant States of Germany, the Hungarian Rapid Corps.
Hungary was not conspicuous throughout World War II, but it was a real German assistant.
This has to start with the Kingdom of Hungary before the First World War. As a theoretically independent kingdom of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, it ruled a large area of land, including not only the present Hungary, but also Transylvania, Slovakia, and Lucini. Asia (Transcarpathian Ukraine), Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, now northern Serbia and other large tracts of land.
It is conceivable how splendid the Kingdom of Hungary is in history. It is a pity that the Austro-Hungarian Empire fell apart during the First World War. Hungary established the Soviet regime, which was destroyed by the Allied forces. The original Austro-Hungarian Admiral Horti was elected as Hungary's regency continued until the end of the war.
The defeat of World War I, Hungary ushered in a terrible ending, it was cut off a large area of land, forced to pay indemnities, the army was restricted to 35,000. Every Hungarian is full of hatred for World War I.
In the post-war situation, the Hungarians began to diverge. At first they used Italy as their backing. However, they soon discovered that the Italians were ”not meaningful enough”. They paid more attention to Austria and hooked up with the Yugoslavs. What was especially annoying was their consciousness. Going to Italy does not want to see a ”Greater Hungary” in the Western Balkans. With the gradual restoration of German power and the increase in economic and trade exchanges between Hungary and Germany, the Hungarians also hope to get German support.
After that, the terrible economic crisis that erupted, Eastern European countries were hit hard, and Hungary was no exception. This became an excellent opportunity for Germany to expand its influence in this region. Although Eastern European countries were extremely short of funds, There are various raw materials that Germany dreams of, and Hungary's grain and oil are all Germany needs.
In this way, the German-led barter trade spread throughout Eastern Europe, which not only made Hungary gradually dependent on Germany economically, but more importantly, brought more pro-German forces. This is just the beginning.
As the German military progressed step by step, the Hungarians were jealous.
Germany tore up the Versailles contract, re-armed the army, the German army moved into the Rhine area, Germany annexed Austria, the 4D flag has appeared on the border of Hungary, and the Hungarians were shaken.
They have realized that the Czech Republic has been clamped, and Germany's next goal must be it. If you want to divide something, you must choose the right position as soon as possible.
When the Czech Republic was partitioned, Hungary also dispatched troops to gnaw down a piece of territory in eastern Czech Republic and tasted the sweetness.
Since then, Hungary’s policy has become more skewed. Watching Germany continue to grow stronger step by step, dividing Poland, killing France, and killing Britain, smart people know how to choose.
If Hungary does not follow Germany, it would be easy for Germany to destroy Hungary.
However, the attitude towards the Soviet Union is still a serious challenge for the Hungarians. At this time, it is time for the weak prime minister, Bardohi, to take office.