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Revision:Castro's Guerrilla War in Cuba

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Cuba in control of military dictator Batista / economy closely linked to US needs and not to the needs of Cuban population.

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Phase 1

  • Late 1956 a small group of guerrillas landed in Cuba / most killed but survivors led by Castro established camp in a remote region of the island and began to recruit supporters. They were successful b/c:
    • Region was poor / lack of Gov. control.
    • They got rid of bandits.


Phase 2

  • Castro made use of ‘hit and run’ methods.
  • Kidnapped American personnel from Guantanamo Bay base / released them but demonstrated their ability to launch attacks anywhere in the country.
  • USA decided to ban sale of weapons to Cuba ß cut of Batista’s main source.


Phase 3: (late 1958)

  • Large scale attacks against the now demoralized enemy.
  • September 1958: rebel forces under Che Guevara gained control of main road across island.
  • January 1959: Batista fled and Castro took over.


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