What did Rákosi exchange for his release to the Soviet Union in 1940?
Gold
Battle flags
Military secrets
Political prisoners
Answer
The answer is battle flags. In exchange for his release to the Soviet Union in 1940, Rákosi handed over captured battle flags from World War I as a symbolic gesture of gratitude and loyalty to Joseph Stalin. This exchange signified Rákosi's alignment with the Soviet Union and played a crucial role in securing his freedom and gaining favor within the Soviet regime.
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