And the Russians Stayed: The Sovietization of Cuba : a Personal PortraitMorrow, 1989 - 384 pages This personal account of the author and members of his family spans thirty years, from January 1, 1959, up until the present day where the Soviets continue to use fortified coves to keep their missiles only 90 miles from America's shores. Photos. |
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Page 225
... Russian crewmen cooperated by pulling back canvas tarpaulins over what appeared to be missiles . This " striptease , " as billed by humorists , enabled hovering U.S. heli- copters to peek and photograph , but the metal casings that pre ...
... Russian crewmen cooperated by pulling back canvas tarpaulins over what appeared to be missiles . This " striptease , " as billed by humorists , enabled hovering U.S. heli- copters to peek and photograph , but the metal casings that pre ...
Page 233
... Russian military and civilian personnel promptly arrived and took charge of the removal of the missile . Two fire engines , cranes , and a Russian tank truck came to the site , and the work began . In recalling the scene , Vidal said ...
... Russian military and civilian personnel promptly arrived and took charge of the removal of the missile . Two fire engines , cranes , and a Russian tank truck came to the site , and the work began . In recalling the scene , Vidal said ...
Page 254
... Russian port . " 18 On this visit , the Russian ships openly used Cuban ports for resupply , thus moving up another notch in their escalation . Still , no Washington reaction . Then in September 1970 , a third Soviet squadron was ...
... Russian port . " 18 On this visit , the Russian ships openly used Cuban ports for resupply , thus moving up another notch in their escalation . Still , no Washington reaction . Then in September 1970 , a third Soviet squadron was ...
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