The Bay of Pigs Invasion Imagine being a Cuban exile on the front line in an effort that was about to happen to invade your homeland. I will be teaching you about a part of American history that proved that plans don’t always happen how you want them too. America sent Cuban exiles with American weaponry to invade Cuba and overthrow the new leader, Fidel Castro. The Bay of Pigs Invasion happened because Castro took control of Cuba and America invaded them. Soon-after it started Cuba won.
Who was involved in the invasion There were two groups involved in the Bay of Pigs invasion. The Americans were involved because they were trying to overthrow Castro. Cuba was involved because they were the ones being invaded. “On April 15 1961, a group of …show more content…
“Castro’s troops pinned the invaders on the beach, and the exiles surrendered after less than a day of fighting”. “114 of the exiles were killed and over 1,100 were taken prisoner” (History “Bay of Pigs Invasion”). “The attack was an utter failure” (History “The Bay of Pigs Invasion Begins”). “The plan immediately fell apart, the landing force met with an unexpectedly rapid counter-attack from Castro’s military, the tiny Cuban airforce sank most of the exiles supply ships, the United States refrained from providing necessary air support, and the suspected uprising never happened” (History “The Bay of Pigs Invasion Begins”). The failure was important because the Soviets supported Cuba more than before. The other stuff was important because the United States didn’t put enough effort to the invasion. The United States might have successfully invaded Cuba if they were more prepared for their defense.
Conclusion
So in conclusion the Bay of Pigs Invasion was a relatively quick invasion of Cuba led by America. America invaded Cuba because its new leader was de-Americanizing Cuba and after less than 24 hours of fighting America lost. The invasion was important because it proved to the Americans that they are not invincible. The invasion also increased Soviet assistance in Cuba. The Bay of Pigs Invasion happened because Castro took control of Cuba and America invaded them. Soon-after it started though Cuba
Who was involved in the invasion There were two groups involved in the Bay of Pigs invasion. The Americans were involved because they were trying to overthrow Castro. Cuba was involved because they were the ones being invaded. “On April 15 1961, a group of …show more content…
“Castro’s troops pinned the invaders on the beach, and the exiles surrendered after less than a day of fighting”. “114 of the exiles were killed and over 1,100 were taken prisoner” (History “Bay of Pigs Invasion”). “The attack was an utter failure” (History “The Bay of Pigs Invasion Begins”). “The plan immediately fell apart, the landing force met with an unexpectedly rapid counter-attack from Castro’s military, the tiny Cuban airforce sank most of the exiles supply ships, the United States refrained from providing necessary air support, and the suspected uprising never happened” (History “The Bay of Pigs Invasion Begins”). The failure was important because the Soviets supported Cuba more than before. The other stuff was important because the United States didn’t put enough effort to the invasion. The United States might have successfully invaded Cuba if they were more prepared for their defense.
Conclusion
So in conclusion the Bay of Pigs Invasion was a relatively quick invasion of Cuba led by America. America invaded Cuba because its new leader was de-Americanizing Cuba and after less than 24 hours of fighting America lost. The invasion was important because it proved to the Americans that they are not invincible. The invasion also increased Soviet assistance in Cuba. The Bay of Pigs Invasion happened because Castro took control of Cuba and America invaded them. Soon-after it started though Cuba