A Cold War Hungarian Journey Through War, Revolution, and Emigration (352)

Cold War Conversations

Ian Sanders

Society & Culture, Documentary, History

4.8 • 758 Ratings

🗓️ 21 June 2024

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

In this comprehensive narrative, Imre recounts his life from his birth in 1936 in Hungary to his emigration to the West after the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. He discusses the influence of his family’s Hungarian and German heritage, his father’s work in the oil industry, and the impact of World War II and communist rule on his upbringing. The account vividly describes his education, military training, and involvement in the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. He also highlights his subsequent escape to Austria and eventual resettlement in England including living with Bridget’s parents who featured in episode 322 Imre elaborates on the hardships faced by his family due to political changes and the repressive regime, as well as his educational and professional journey in the UK, culminating in a successful international career. His narrative provides a poignant look at the personal ramifications of leaving your country and the impact on relatives left behind. Episode extras https://coldwarconversations.com/episode352/ Listen to Bridget’s story here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode322/ The fight to preserve Cold War history continues and via a simple monthly donation, you will give me the ammunition to continue to preserve Cold War history. You’ll become part of our community, get ad-free episodes, and get a sought-after CWC coaster as a thank you and you’ll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link. Find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/ColdWarPod Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/ Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations Love history? Check out Into History at this link https://intohistory.com/coldwarpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to Cold War Conversations, the home of real stories of the Cold War.
0:05.9	Timothy Shalame is Bob Dylan and a complete unknown.
0:09.4	If anyone who's going to hold your attention on the state, you have to kind of be a freak.
0:13.9	Critics agree it's outstanding on every level. Five stars.
0:19.1	Shalemay is a revelation.
0:20.8	What do you want to be?
0:21.9	Whatever it is, they don't want me to be.
0:23.8	Now nominated for the Golden Globes for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor, Edward Norton.
0:29.3	A complete unknown.
0:30.6	Ladies and gentlemen, Bob Bill!
0:32.5	In cinema's January 17, rated 15.
0:36.6	He said, look on the map.
0:38.9	The road leads directly to the heart of Russia and the Moscow through Hungary.
0:45.1	The Russians will never let us go.
0:49.2	This is Cold War Conversations.
0:52.4	If you're new here, you've come to the right place to listen to first-hand Cold War history accounts. Do make sure you follow us in your podcast app so that you don't miss out on future episodes. In this comprehensive narrative, Imre recounts his life from his birth in 1936 in Hungary to his
1:13.1	emigration to the West after the 1956 Revolution.
1:18.9	He discusses the influence of his family's Hungarian and German heritage, his father's work
1:23.7	in the oil industry and the impact of World War II and communist rule on his upbringing.
1:30.0	The account vividly describes his education, military training and involvement in the 1956
1:36.0	revolution, highlighting his subsequent escape to Austria and eventual resettlement in England.
1:43.6	Imre elaborates on the hardships faced by his family due to political changes and the repressive
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