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 64
... received by President Eisenhower , unwillingness to compromise his principles . The fact is that Washington was prepared to assist Cuba , and Castro blocked all discussions . According to López Fresquet , Fidel did not want American aid ...
... received by President Eisenhower , unwillingness to compromise his principles . The fact is that Washington was prepared to assist Cuba , and Castro blocked all discussions . According to López Fresquet , Fidel did not want American aid ...
Page 147
... received by Castro . Thanks to the mounting military aid , the Cuban forces had become the largest in the hemisphere ... receiving intensive training in MiG flying . Their arrival would significantly alter the military situation ...
... received by Castro . Thanks to the mounting military aid , the Cuban forces had become the largest in the hemisphere ... receiving intensive training in MiG flying . Their arrival would significantly alter the military situation ...
Page 283
... received many and varied reports on the situation inside Cuba . Coded messages from the underground , statements from newly arrived refugees , impressions from Cuban exiles and foreign ob- servers who have visited the island , unsigned ...
... received many and varied reports on the situation inside Cuba . Coded messages from the underground , statements from newly arrived refugees , impressions from Cuban exiles and foreign ob- servers who have visited the island , unsigned ...
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