Hungary on the Eve of War
This section documents Hungarian military history during the years immediately preceding Hungary's full involvement in the Second World War.
The archive includes photographs, documents, officer portraits, military ceremonies, mobilization material and research relating to the territorial revisions and military expansion of the Royal Hungarian Honvéd between 1938 and 1941.
Particular attention is given to the First Vienna Award, the occupation of Carpatho-Ukraine, the return of Northern Transylvania, the expansion of the armed forces and the transformation of Hungary's military before the Eastern Front campaigns.
Featured Sections
- First Vienna Award, 1938
- Carpatho-Ukraine, 1939
- Northern Transylvania, 1940
- Yugoslav Campaign, 1941
- Royal Hungarian Honvéd
- Mobilization and Military Expansion
- Officer Corps
- Military Ceremonies
- Uniforms and Equipment
- Photographs and Documents
Research Themes
- Territorial revision and military occupation
- Expansion of the Royal Hungarian Army
- Border operations and reoccupation campaigns
- Officer promotions and wartime preparation
- Military parades, ceremonies and public propaganda
- Transition from interwar army to wartime army
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Explore all articles, photographs, documents and research material relating to Hungary's territorial revisions, military expansion and preparations for war between 1938 and 1941.
