This thesis provides information and analysis of the effects of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution 1956 on the Hungarian military higher education system. Providing a historical overview, the thesis sets up an understanding of the Hungarian military...
The aim of this thesis is to provide insight and analysis of the factors that contributed to the military success of the revolutionary forces against the Hungarian and Soviet armed and security forces during the early phase of the 1956 Hungarian...
In the spring of 1849, the rebel Hungarians defeated the Austrian army and liberated their country. The leaders of this struggle were Louis Kossuth, one of Hungary's most brilliant statesmen and Arthur Gorgey, one of Hungary's most talented...
The crusade of Nicopolis, in 1396, intended to expel the Turks from the Balkans, but it ended with the disastrous defeat. Sigismund of Luxemburg, the King of Hungary and Holy Roman Emperor, achieved much to fortify the southern border of Hungary...
Ever since the collapse of the world of the bipolar opposition between the former USSR led Warsaw Pact and NATO, political and military leaders have been facing a different security environment with overwhelming instability and uncertainty. In this...
Officially, Hungary started to develop its special operations capability in 2005. The Hungarian Defense Forces, however, already had units which were special operations capable, while the newly formed "34th Special Operations Battalion" does not...
Hungary has hardly begun the development process of her own special operations capability (SOC). In a way, the Hungarian Defense Forces (HDF) is in an advantageous position. There are role models, examples and proven methods available to adopt from...
This Civil Affairs handbook on Hungary gives background information on the formative stage under the dual monarchy, period of inflation and reconstruction (1918-1926), and periods of prosperity, depression and recovery, 1926-1939. Part II addresses...
The Armor branch has been the most controversial branch since its appearance. Military thinkers predicted the obsolescence of the weapon system many times, however history proved that the tank is not only viable but also very effective both in the...
This document describes Hungary's general characteristics including topography/climate/soil, land utilization, land ownership, farm productivity, general productivity, general economic condition of farmers, self-sufficiency, farm organizations, and...
Before 1869 the Cavalrymen served in the Hungarian Royal Army in Hungary.
They were the same category as the officers now. Next to them served the cadets
who are equal with the NCO and the simple infantry were the privates.
In 1869 Count...
This paper is a mirror of my thoughts and experiences. I will explore the current ethical issues between the Hungarian Armored forces and its society. I will compare the past values of the society to the present. Additionally, I will discuss...
After socialism collapsed in Europe and Hungary too, we realized that our history is different that we had learnt before. I was 16 year old when Soviet troops redeployed home and left 44 years of lying.
We believed that the future will be peaceful...
Values and Ethics have key role in every army, outfits without the above thing like instruments without tuning, they have sound but it is not the real sound. Armies and outfits can work without ethics and values but the efficiency and...
Originial text in German translated into French by Brevet Battalion Commander Mabille, and translated from the French into English by Captain John B. Murphy. Includes a preface by General Mangin and accompanying historical study by Friedrich M....
The purpose of this study is to describe the German campaigns in the Balkans and the seizure of Crete within the framework of Hitler's military policy during the second year of World War II. Sections include: the military-political situation in the...
This study attempts to illuminate some prevailing myths about the Mongol warrior. The investigation is focused on a review of the Mongol steppe warrior himself, his leadership with emphasis on Genghis Khan, the Mongol army's organization and...
Modern military leaders require solid information, with broad background knowledge, to operate in some of the world's most complex cultures. In the Balkan Peninsula, the overlapping demands of religion, ethnic loyalties, and selfish power-politics...
This study shows that thirteenth century Mongol warfare is an example of emerging operational art. There is significant debate on the origins of operational art. The School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) advances two arguments. Both arguments...