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

by Haynes Johnson (Author)

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.