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In 1941 June 26 unidentified aircrafts conducted an airstrike on the Hungarian city of Kassa, which led the Hungarian declaration of war upon the Soviet Union. The attack was blamed on the Soviet Union, even though the true identity of the attacking nation has never been established.

Let's say the bombing of Kassa never happens, or simply Hungary doesn't declare war after the bombing.
What could happen? How could Hungary maintain its neutrality? How much would the lack of the ~200 000 men strong Hungarian Second Army alter the retreat of the Germans at river Don?

What do you think about Hungary declaring war on Axis in 1944, possibly before the Romanians turning sides? How much more prepared would Hungary be for the war with five years of armament instead of just two? Could Hungary reconquer more of its former territories?

Thanks for your answers!
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