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
... officers were at home looking for me . She paused and then asked me : " What are you 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 ...
... officers were at home looking for me . She paused and then asked me : " What are you 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 ...
Page 129
... officer at the base , provided information on the total- itarian plans of the Cuban government , and requested military ... officers of the Rebel Army . Buoyed by the tremendous response , Ñongo and Rino in- tensified their efforts ...
... officer at the base , provided information on the total- itarian plans of the Cuban government , and requested military ... officers of the Rebel Army . Buoyed by the tremendous response , Ñongo and Rino in- tensified their efforts ...
Page 138
... officers led by a U.S. Army colonel known as Frank - a sandy- haired , energetic commander with a penetrating gaze ... officer who had undergone training at Fort Belvoir , Virginia , and Fort Benning , Georgia . Second in command was ...
... officers led by a U.S. Army colonel known as Frank - a sandy- haired , energetic commander with a penetrating gaze ... officer who had undergone training at Fort Belvoir , Virginia , and Fort Benning , Georgia . Second in command was ...
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