175. The CIA vs Fidel Castro

175. The CIA vs Fidel Castro

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364. Ancient Egypt: The Fall of Akhenaten (Ep 3)

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363. Ancient Egypt: Destroyer Of Gods – Pharaoh Akhenaten (Ep 2)

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Introducing: Fidel Castro - Real Dictators
Short History Of...

This is a taster episode of the Fidel Castro story. To hear episodes 2-10, head over to Real Dictators and hit follow. Fidel Castro - a revolutionary turned strongman dictator, beloved by his supporters and loathed by his enemies. The bête noire of the United States who pushed th ...  عرض المزيد

Fighting for Castro at the Bay of Pigs
Witness History

On April 17 1961 a group of Cuban exiles launched an invasion of communist-ruled Cuba in a failed attempt to topple Fidel Castro. After 72 hours of fighting many of the invaders were captured or killed. Gregorio Moreria was a member of the local communist militia who fought again ...  عرض المزيد

The 600 Lives of Fidel Castro
Conspiracy Theories

When Fidel Castro overthrew Cuba’s dictator in 1959, the Communist leader and provocateur quickly became a threat to the U.S. government. The CIA has been proven responsible for at least eight plots against Castro’s life. Despite the creativity of their attempts—including everyth ...  عرض المزيد

Castro's Cuban revolution attempt
Witness History

In 1953, Fidel Castro attacked military barracks in the east of Cuba in a bid to revolutionise the country. He failed, but it marked the beginning of his career as a guerrilla fighter. Michael Voss spoke to one of his comrades, Agustin Diaz Cartaya, in 2010.Eye-witness accounts b ...  عرض المزيد