Castro’s Guerilla War In Cuba Essay, Research Paper

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 guerillas 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.