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 72
... going to do ? " I remained quiet for a while as I tried to marshal my thoughts under tension . I had not been actively involved in any anti - Castro conspiracy , nor had I formed or joined any opposition group . But I had been highly ...
... going to do ? " I remained quiet for a while as I tried to marshal my thoughts under tension . I had not been actively involved in any anti - Castro conspiracy , nor had I formed or joined any opposition group . But I had been highly ...
Page 177
... going to attack my comrades here because I am a foot from being shot , you are wrong . . . . We went on fighting knowing we were going to lose . We had resisted for five days— and you should know the history of No. 2 Battalion ...
... going to attack my comrades here because I am a foot from being shot , you are wrong . . . . We went on fighting knowing we were going to lose . We had resisted for five days— and you should know the history of No. 2 Battalion ...
Page 226
... going out . We saw fewer than forty- two . Until we have so - called on - site inspection of the island of Cuba we could never be sure that forty - two was the maximum number that the Soviets brought into Cuba . " And Gilpatric added ...
... going out . We saw fewer than forty- two . Until we have so - called on - site inspection of the island of Cuba we could never be sure that forty - two was the maximum number that the Soviets brought into Cuba . " And Gilpatric added ...
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