Defence after Failed General Strike
Castro regroups the guerrillas after the failed April general strike strengthens Batista's resolve.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
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Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz Biography and Timeline
Follow Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz through 24 dated historical records for Cuba.
Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
24Distinct records
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1958–1958Years on this page
1958
Operation Verano Begins
Castro organises resistance as Batista's army begins its full summer offensive.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Rebel Forces Concentrated
Castro concentrates available fighters near his headquarters to resist the approaching army.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Battle of Santo Domingo Directed
Castro directs rebel resistance against Battalion 11 near Santo Domingo.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Defence of Sierra Maestra
Castro concentrates his smaller rebel force in defensible mountain positions.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Battle of La Plata Begins
Castro directs the encirclement of Battalion 18 during the Battle of La Plata.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
El Jigue Encirclement Ordered
Castro orders rebel units to surround Battalion 18 at El Jigue.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Battalion 18 Surrenders
Castro accepts the surrender of Battalion 18 and captures approximately 240 soldiers.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Government Soldiers Captured
Castro's forces take approximately 240 Battalion 18 soldiers prisoner.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Forces Shifted toward Yara River
Castro shifts rebel units north to pursue remaining army battalions.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Battalion 11 Encirclement Planned
Castro plans to surround Battalion 11 after the victory at El Jigue.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Second Santo Domingo Battle
Castro commits rebel forces against army units withdrawing through the northern sector.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Rebel Forces Committed at Las Mercedes
Castro sends forces to attack Battalion 17 during its apparent retreat.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Prisoners Transferred to Red Cross
Castro arranges the transfer of captured government soldiers to Red Cross representatives.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Surrender Messages to Battalion 18
Castro sends messages urging Quevedo to surrender the isolated battalion.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Escape from Las Mercedes Completed
Castro's remaining forces complete their withdrawal from Cantillo's encirclement.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Post-Verano Invasion Columns Planned
Castro prepares columns under Camilo Cienfuegos and Che Guevara for operations beyond the Sierra Maestra.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Radio Rebelde Victory Address
Castro broadcasts an account of the defeated summer offensive and rebel treatment of prisoners.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Central Cuba Campaign Prepared
Castro assigns Guevara command of rebel forces moving into Las Villas.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Rebel Strategic Counteroffensive Ordered
Castro orders Che Guevara to lead Column 8 toward Las Villas after defeating the summer offensive.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Rebel Withdrawal during Ceasefire
Castro uses the pause to withdraw fighters from the threatened area.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Temporary Ceasefire Proposed
Castro proposes a ceasefire while his forces remain threatened by encirclement.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Wounded Prisoners Evacuated
Castro requests helicopter assistance to evacuate wounded government prisoners safely.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Cauto Plains Campaign
Castro expands rebel operations onto the Cauto plains after Operation Verano fails.
Role range: 1958-1958 – 1956-1959
Records, sources and methodology
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