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 210
... military capability in Cuba , but it had gathered enough indications to re- alize that danger was looming on the horizon . Accordingly , Miró requested an urgent meeting with President Kennedy . It was to be their fourth in less than ...
... military capability in Cuba , but it had gathered enough indications to re- alize that danger was looming on the horizon . Accordingly , Miró requested an urgent meeting with President Kennedy . It was to be their fourth in less than ...
Page 211
... military action against Castro would be a joint effort , " not unilat- eral . " Kennedy , however , did not deem it necessary to formalize the embryonic alliance with the council at that time . Alluding to the pressures and difficulties ...
... military action against Castro would be a joint effort , " not unilat- eral . " Kennedy , however , did not deem it necessary to formalize the embryonic alliance with the council at that time . Alluding to the pressures and difficulties ...
Page 256
... military and civilian personnel . As a direct consequence of this new superpower clash over Cuba , détente was dealt a mortal blow and SALT II was shelved . The brigade incident was short - lived , but it gave rise to some critical ...
... military and civilian personnel . As a direct consequence of this new superpower clash over Cuba , détente was dealt a mortal blow and SALT II was shelved . The brigade incident was short - lived , but it gave rise to some critical ...
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