
The Bay of Pigs Disaster
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Chaos at the Bay of Pigs
This chapter explores the tumultuous events of the Bay of Pigs invasion, detailing the obstacles faced by American forces and the catastrophic attacks from Castro's troops. It highlights the tragic miscalculations and the dire consequences, including the misrepresentation of the deaths of American pilots and the political fallout that followed. The discussions culminate in the negotiation for the release of captured men, which ultimately reinforced Castro's power and affected U.S. foreign policy moving forward.
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