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Erneido Oliva Biography and Timeline

Follow Erneido Oliva through 5 dated historical records for Cuba.

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Erneido Oliva, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records
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1961–1962Years on this page

1961

Playa Larga Beachhead Command

Deputy Commander Brigade 2506 · Playa Larga · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Oliva commands brigade forces establishing the eastern beachhead at Playa Larga.

Role range: 1960-1962

Withdrawal toward Playa Giron Organised

Deputy Commander Brigade 2506 · Playa Giron · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Oliva helps organise withdrawing brigade elements as Cuban forces close on the remaining invasion positions.

Role range: 1960-1962

Brigade Deputy Command

Deputy Commander Brigade 2506 · Guatemala · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Oliva serves as deputy commander of Brigade 2506 as the force prepares for the invasion.

Role range: 1960-1962

1962

Released from Cuban Imprisonment

Deputy Commander Brigade 2506 · Havana · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Oliva is released with other Brigade 2506 prisoners following completion of the negotiated exchange.

Role range: 1960-1962

Brigade Flag Presented to Kennedy

Deputy Commander Brigade 2506 · Miami · Warfare / Bay of Pigs Invasion

Oliva joins Brigade 2506 leaders in presenting the brigade flag to Kennedy at the Orange Bowl ceremony.

Role range: 1960-1962

Records, sources and methodology

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