Reflections on the Revolutionary Activities of László Iván Kovács

László Iván Kovács, commander of Corvin passage between 25th October 1956 and 1st November then second-in-command until 4th November, was one the legendary figures Hungarian revolution 1956. He proved to be an able commander, who did not forget humanity even while fighting. transferred wounded Soviet soldiers Headquarters. forbade arbitrary punishment against suspected being members ÁVH.2 wanted preserve purity revolution. consistently stood up for independence Hungary, a multiparty political system, free elections removal troops he willing accept government Imre Nagy next elections. Kovács’s activities after were perhaps as significant during During revolution, planned rescue Minister Defence, Pál Maléter. Kovács founded Turul party. establish new revolutionary national army. embraced idea Hungary democracy based on independent multi-party system. These ideas weighed heavily in eyes his interrogators judges armed set example both struggle. His execution made him martyr