Cuban Revolution
July 26, 1953 – January 1, 1959 · Havana
Armed revolt led by Fidel Castro's 26th of July Movement that overthrew the dictator Fulgencio Batista. Castro's government later aligned with the Soviet Union.
Key people
Participants
Strength and losses
| All | |
|---|---|
| Killed | c. 3,000 |
Battles 5
- Attack on the Moncada Barracks July 26, 1953 · Government victory
- Battle of Alegría de Pío December 5, 1956 · Cuban military victory
- Operation Verano June 28 – August 8, 1958 · Rebel victory
- Battle of Yaguajay December 19–30, 1958 · Rebel victory
- Battle of Santa Clara December 28, 1958 – January 1, 1959 · Rebel victory
Before and after
- Led to
- Bay of Pigs Invasion April 17–20, 1961
