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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... faces as expres- sions of his personality : the soiled , tired , bearded face with an alert and distrustful look , like that of an animal that expects an attack ; and the placid , boyish - looking face with an aura of candor and ...
... faces as expres- sions of his personality : the soiled , tired , bearded face with an alert and distrustful look , like that of an animal that expects an attack ; and the placid , boyish - looking face with an aura of candor and ...
Page 58
... face of a demoralized army with stampeding chiefs . Washington did not cause the collapse ; it just cast the die and sealed the regime's fate.25 According to Ambassador Smith , " When the timing was pro- pitious and opportunities were ...
... face of a demoralized army with stampeding chiefs . Washington did not cause the collapse ; it just cast the die and sealed the regime's fate.25 According to Ambassador Smith , " When the timing was pro- pitious and opportunities were ...
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... face of adversity . Just before the start of the summary trial , Silvio de Cárdenas , a prominent businessman who had also been imprisoned in La Cabaña , witnessed a moving scene between Sorí and Comandant Mirabal , former deputy chief ...
... face of adversity . Just before the start of the summary trial , Silvio de Cárdenas , a prominent businessman who had also been imprisoned in La Cabaña , witnessed a moving scene between Sorí and Comandant Mirabal , former deputy chief ...
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