Cuban Revolution (jul 26, 1953 – jan 1, 1959)
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The Cuban revolution began with Fidel Castro desperate to challenge Batista's dictatorship but starting with an unsuccessful raid but with continued raids and increased Cuban resistance to Batista's dictatorships rebel forces began taking provinces and ammunition shortages eventually cause Batista to flee and be an exile in Portugal.Britannica. (2019). Cuban Revolution - The rise of Castro and the outbreak of revolution. In Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/event/Cuban-Revolution/The-rise-of-Castro-and-the-outbreak-of-revolution
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Date:
jul 26, 1953
jan 1, 1959
~ 5 years and 5 months