Bay of Pigs Invasion
Who was the leader of Cuba at this time?
Fidel Castro
What was the objective Of the bay of pigs?
Intended to prevent the spread of communism from reaching the Americans
How did the US feel about the bay of pigs?
It was an embarrassment to the US government and to the Central intelligence agency
What was the Bay of Pigs? And how did it get its name?
Name was given to the US effort to overthrow Fiedel Castro's government in Cuba in 1961. Named after the bay that was the location of the US invasion. This event took place during the Cold War, it was intended to prevent the spread of communism from reaching the Americans
Did the Bay of Pigs succeed?
No, it was an embarrassment, Castro learned the plan and prepared for it the Cuban air force was damaged but still managed to get planes up to fight back. The invaders soon surrendered, captured, or imprisoned
What was the role of the US central intelligence agency?
Overthrow Castro's government. They recruited many exiles and train them in guerrilla warfare
Who is Fidel Castro?
Stanch communist and Soviet ally
What was its ultimate result
Strengthened Castro's government and pushed him into a closer alliance with the Soviets
