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Bay of Pigs, The - Cuba 1961

By: Osprey

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Elite - 20th Century - Post World War II

MSRP old price: $21.00


Product Info

Title
Bay of Pigs, The - Cuba 1961
Publisher
Category
Author
Alejandro de Quesada
Publish Year
2009
Pages
64
Dimensions
8x10x.25"
NKG Part #
2147401894
MFG. Part #
OSPELI166
Type
Softcover
Series
ELI166

Description

The landings by the Cuban exile Assault Brigade 2506 at the Bay of Pigs on April 17, 1961 led to three days of savage but unequal combat. Before they even sailed for Cuba, a White House decision had condemned them to constant attacks by Castro’s air force, which sank two of their ships loaded with vital supplies and equipment. Despite stubborn resistance to Castro’s troops and tanks, and heroic sorties by Cuban and American B-26 pilots, the Brigade was strangled for lack of firepower and ammunition. Their story is illustrated with rare photos from Brigade veterans, and detailed color plates of the uniforms and insignia of both sides.