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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.
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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