The Bay of Pigs: The Leaders' Story of Brigade 2506

by Haynes Johnson

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The commanders of the invasion forces break their silence to reveal the whole truth about

The CIA

  • Secret plans to countermand White House decisions
  • Fatally poor intelligence
  • Superb dedication and training but inadequate planning and execution

The Joint Chiefs of Staff

  • Approval of a suicidal battle plan, disastrous in detail

The Invasion of Cuba

  • An operation that was a combination of individual and unit heroism, of hardship, betrayal, and SNAFU.
  • ISBN10 0393331202
  • ISBN13 9780393331202
  • Publish Date 9 November 2007
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 9 March 2021
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint WW Norton & Co
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 384
  • Language English