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Bay of Pigs Invasion

The 3rd Battalion surprise attack

Tuesday Apr 18, 1961 at 11:00:00 PM
San Blas, Cuba

Following the last air attacks, San Román ordered his paratroopers and the men of the 3rd Battalion to launch a surprise attack, which was initially successful, but soon failed. With the brigadistas in disorganized retreat, the Cuban Army and militiamen started to advance rapidly, taking San Blas only to be stopped outside of Girón at about 11 am.


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