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July 26, 1953: Attack on Moncada Barracks

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July 26, 1953: Attack on Moncada Barracks

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Fidel Castro led a failed assault on the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba, marking the beginning of the Cuban Revolution. Though the attack failed and many rebels were killed or captured, it became a symbol of resistance against Batista's regime. Castro was imprisoned but later used his trial to deliver his famous 'History Will Absolve Me' speech.

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Fidel Castro, Che Guevara, and 80 other revolutionaries landed on the coast of Cuba aboard the yacht Granma after sailing from Mexico. Most of the expedition was killed or captured by Batista's forces, but the survivors, including Castro and Guevara, escaped to the Sierra Maestra mountains to begin their guerrilla campaign.

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1957-1958: Sierra Maestra Guerrilla Campaign

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1957-1958: Sierra Maestra Guerrilla Campaign

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The Sierra Maestra mountains became the headquarters of Castro's revolutionary movement. From this rugged terrain, the rebels conducted guerrilla warfare against Batista's army, gradually gaining support from local peasants and growing their forces. The mountains provided natural protection and became a symbol of revolutionary resistance.

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March 13, 1957: Attack on Presidential Palace

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March 13, 1957: Attack on Presidential Palace

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Student revolutionaries from the Revolutionary Directorate, led by José Antonio Echeverría, attacked Batista's Presidential Palace in Havana in an attempt to assassinate the dictator. The attack failed, and Echeverría was killed, but it demonstrated the growing opposition to Batista's regime in urban areas.

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One of the significant early victories for Castro's forces in the Sierra Maestra. The rebels successfully attacked a government outpost at La Plata, demonstrating their growing military capability and boosting morale. This victory helped establish Castro's credibility as a military leader and attracted more recruits to the revolutionary cause.

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December 28, 1958: Battle of Santa Clara

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December 28, 1958: Battle of Santa Clara

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Che Guevara led revolutionary forces in the decisive Battle of Santa Clara, capturing this strategic central Cuban city. The victory cut Cuba in half and blocked Batista's supply lines. Guevara's forces derailed an armored train carrying government reinforcements, leading to a crucial rebel victory that hastened Batista's downfall.

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José Martí International Airport, Havana

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Facing inevitable defeat, dictator Fulgencio Batista fled Cuba from Havana in the early hours of New Year's Day. His departure marked the collapse of his government and the victory of the Cuban Revolution. Castro's forces would enter Havana just days later to complete their takeover of the country.

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January 8, 1959: Castro's Triumphant Entry into Havana

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January 8, 1959: Castro's Triumphant Entry into Havana

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Fidel Castro made his triumphant entry into Havana, completing the Cuban Revolution's victory. Massive crowds welcomed the revolutionary leader as he paraded through the capital. This moment marked the beginning of Castro's rule and the transformation of Cuba into a socialist state, which would have profound implications for the Cold War.