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 41
... attack . Outnumbered eight to one , Castro , who led the Moncada assault , decided to retire without regrouping his men . Many of those left behind were slaughtered . The operation was a military disaster , but turned out to be a ...
... attack . Outnumbered eight to one , Castro , who led the Moncada assault , decided to retire without regrouping his men . Many of those left behind were slaughtered . The operation was a military disaster , but turned out to be a ...
Page 167
... attack the ships facing Playa Larga and Girón . Time was of the essence for Castro . He was determined to prevent at ... attacks , however , were more intense and dev- astating . At 6:30 A.M. , two of Castro's T - 33 jets and a Sea Fury ...
... attack the ships facing Playa Larga and Girón . Time was of the essence for Castro . He was determined to prevent at ... attacks , however , were more intense and dev- astating . At 6:30 A.M. , two of Castro's T - 33 jets and a Sea Fury ...
Page 172
... attack by two T - 33s and artil- lery . Where the hell is jet cover ? Pepe . " 9:25 A.M. " Two thousand militia attacking Blue Beach from east and west . Need close air support immediately . Pepe . " 9:55 A.M. " Can you throw something ...
... attack by two T - 33s and artil- lery . Where the hell is jet cover ? Pepe . " 9:25 A.M. " Two thousand militia attacking Blue Beach from east and west . Need close air support immediately . Pepe . " 9:55 A.M. " Can you throw something ...
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