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 17
... army . Frightened , Batista stealthily prepared his exit . On December 31 he invited members of his cabinet , senior mili- tary officers , and close friends to celebrate the advent of the new year at army headquarters at Camp Columbia ...
... army . Frightened , Batista stealthily prepared his exit . On December 31 he invited members of his cabinet , senior mili- tary officers , and close friends to celebrate the advent of the new year at army headquarters at Camp Columbia ...
Page 20
... army . It was essential to grab unlimited power without any strings attached to the past or any links compromising the future . By moving swiftly and boldly , Castro was able to establish the primacy of his 26th of July Movement and the ...
... army . It was essential to grab unlimited power without any strings attached to the past or any links compromising the future . By moving swiftly and boldly , Castro was able to establish the primacy of his 26th of July Movement and the ...
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... army head- quarters at Camp Columbia - not precisely the place to conduct a routine investigation . The corridors were filled with people from all walks of life who had been detained and were waiting to be interrogated . In one of the ...
... army head- quarters at Camp Columbia - not precisely the place to conduct a routine investigation . The corridors were filled with people from all walks of life who had been detained and were waiting to be interrogated . In one of the ...
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