Cuban Occupation (apr 17, 1961 – feb 19, 1966)
Description:
SHIELD invades Cuba. The dogged guerilla fighting bogs own American forces, but 200,000 troops are sent onto the island and the navy blockades support around the island. Castro escapes into the jungles, but is captured within a year. José Miró Cardona is installed as the American-backed leader.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 17, 1961
feb 19, 1966
~ 4 years and 10 months