Cuban Insurrection, 1952-59 - Hardcover

Bonachea, Ramon L.; Martin, Marta San

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0878550747 ISBN 13: 9780878550746

Publisher: Transaction Publishers, 1974

Synopsis

The Cuban Insurrection is an in-depth study of the first stage of the Cuban Revolution, the years from 1952 to 1959. The volume depicts the origins of the conflict, details the middle years, and ends with Fidel Castro's victorious arrival In Havana on January 8, 1959. Based on a wealth of hitherto unpublished original material, including confidential military reports, letters from various leaders of the insurrection and data gathered from interviews held In Cuba and abroad, the book Is a descriptive historical analysis of the struggle against military dictator Fulgencio Batista. The authors challenge the traditional premise that Cuba's insurrection began in the rural areas and only later expanded into urban areas. Instead they argue that the insurrectionary struggle was based upon combined urban-rural guerrilla warfare against the regular army. Basically, The Cuban Insurrection treats two major movements involved in the struggle--The Directorio Revolucionario and the M-26-7--and examines the growth, ideology, conflicts, and military strategies of their respective rural and urban organizations. The book includes a detailed analysis of combat, strikes, uprisings, and expeditions. Original maps and charts illustrate battles, maneuvers, and guerrilla political structures.

About this title

About the Author

Ramon L. Bonachea was born in Cuba and was a participant in the Cuban insurrection. He was director of the Office of Cuba Broadcasting/Radio Marti and taught history at Montclair State College. Marta San Martin left her native Cuba in 1962. She taught courses at Southampton College and conducted research on new migrants from Cuba.

Edition details

• Publisher: Transaction Publishers
• Publication date: 1974
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0878550747
• ISBN 13: 9780878550746
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 450