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 54
... Batista government and provided a tremendous psychological uplift to Castro's followers . Batista tried to rally his forces during the summer of 1958 following Castro's failed attempt to cripple the country with a general strike . The ...
... Batista government and provided a tremendous psychological uplift to Castro's followers . Batista tried to rally his forces during the summer of 1958 following Castro's failed attempt to cripple the country with a general strike . The ...
Page 56
... Batista agreed not to run . This could lead to a peaceful solution , these groups felt , if only Batista would not rig the elections to impose his own candidate . Determined to convince Batista not to close this last window of ...
... Batista agreed not to run . This could lead to a peaceful solution , these groups felt , if only Batista would not rig the elections to impose his own candidate . Determined to convince Batista not to close this last window of ...
Page 365
... Batista , a sergeant who rose to army chief on the crest of a populist movement . In May 1934 the United States abrogates the Platt Amendment , but retains the naval base of Guantánamo and considerable influence in Cuba . A progressive ...
... Batista , a sergeant who rose to army chief on the crest of a populist movement . In May 1934 the United States abrogates the Platt Amendment , but retains the naval base of Guantánamo and considerable influence in Cuba . A progressive ...
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