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26 July Movement
Guerrilla forces survive on the move for six months while developing peasant support
The movement allowed for Castro and rebels to bring support from peasant willingly. The rebels were able to demonstrate their commitment to the people and spread the word of promises Batista failed at. Because they were able to gain support from the peasant that consisted of 70 percent unemployment, they received helped later in the guerrilla attacks. -
Granma Expedition
After being exiled to Mexico and forging a plan, Castro returned to Mexico with 82 revolutionaries on a yacht. There plan was to land at Playas les Colorades and join cells located there but, they were delayed 2 days behind ruining everything. Before the Granma hit shore it was attacked and taken down by Batista's military and only 18 along with Castro survived.
This is significant because Castro used his survival to later reemerged as a hero and documented his life as a revolutionist -
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Cuban Civil War
Lasting a total of three years, with the influence of the Spanish American war, corrupt government, and US influence, the Cuban people reached a breaking point. At this breaking point it gave way and rise to authoritarian government and leader through the revolutionaries willing to speak out for the people. -
Guerilla shift focus
Guerrillas shift focus on mobility and establish permanent base at La Plata -
Batista's forces withdraws
Batista's forces withdraw from from the Sierra Maestra. Stalemate developes. -
Successful attack on La Plata garrison
attack at the mouth of the river La Plata, rebel victory -
Battle at El Uvero. Guerrilla attack and defeat garrison
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Battle of Santa Clara
Series of events leading on to the capture of Santa Clara by revolutionaries under Che Guevara. -
Batista launches Operation Verano
Batista launches a full scale offensive operation as his fear increases that the revolutionaries are getting out of his control. Although Batista has 12000 soldiers, all are afraid and are unfamiliar with the mountain terrain allowing Castro and 300 guerrillas to take the victory. Battle of Las Mercedes and Battle of La Plata.
Because the Operation failed it demonstrated Batista's inability to take care of not only rebels but any threat for Cuba. Demonstrated hunger for power from Batista. -
Battle of Jigüe/Battle of La Plata
Battalion 18 led by Major Jose Quevedo against revolutionaries, lasting ten days.
Because Castro had known Major Quevedo and was patient with him, Castro in the end earned himself an ally that willingly surrendered. -
Battle of Yaguajay
A victory for Cuban revolutionist against Batista's government -
Batista fled
Batista and followers fled in order to save what was left of "Cuba's republic" -
Che Guevara’s forces take Havana
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Fidel Castro arrives triumphant in Havana
Castro and his forces came down from mountain to Santiago declaring new government. One month later after arriving in Havana he became prime minister
