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Enlisted in the Cuban Army
I enlisted in the Cuan Army. I had to quit my architechure major at the University of Havana because of money problems in the family. -
Promotions in the Military
Map of Fort Belvoir
I was appointed professor at the Military Acadamy. That same year, I was promoted to Captain and named G-3 of the Infantry Division. I spent some time at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. -
Arrested
I was accused of conspiring against the powers of the state. I was involed with the assasionation attempt against Batista, the president of Cuba at the time. -
I Leave Cuba
Cuba and the US
I left Cuba to go to the United States and fight against Cuba. -
Campaigning Against Castro
A few collegues and I started campainging against Fidel Castro. -
Entering the Bay of Pigs Invasion
Description of the Bay of Pigs
My unit, 2506 Brigade, entered the Bay of Pigs on the southern, swampy, mosquito-infested coast of Las Villas province. -
My Capturing
After we stopped fighting, my men and I were captured by the Cuban militia. -
Our fight in the Bay of Pigs
We fought for three days until we literally ran out of ammo. Only then did we surrender and were captured by the Communist forces. -
My Freeing
We were finally freed from prison and sent to Miami, Florida. -
Meeting with President Kennedy
I was on stage next to the President of the United States at the Orange Bowl in Miami, Florida; during our 'Welcome Back Ceremony.'
