Castro's Guerilla 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.

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.

Other Notes in this Category

1. Castro's Guerilla War in Cuba
2. Economic Consequences of WW1 and Reparations
3. Guerilla Warfare Against the French in Vietnam 1946-1954
4. Interwar European Economic Problems 1919-1939
5. Terrorism
6. The Causes of War
7. The Great Depression and Economic Nationalism
8. The Second Vietnam War 1960-1975 and American Involvement
9. Theory of Guerilla Warfare
10. World War One Peace Settlements

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