To what extent was the Soviet intervention in Hungary in 1956 Justifiable? Why did the West not react more strongly?

To what extent was the Soviet intervention in Hungary in 1956 Justifiable? Why did the West not react more strongly?

A thorough analysis of the Hungarian Revolution, complete with sourcework questions to develop skills for Paper 2.

Part of the scheme of work on Soviet control of Eastern Europe during the Cold War at ActiveHistory.