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

by Haynes Johnson

The complete story of the Bay of Pigs invasion and the people directly and indirectly involved in it

Genres: History

368 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1964

About the author

In his four decades in journalism, Mr. Johnson was widely esteemed for his coverage of domestic affairs in general and of the capital in particular.

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Reviews

[Brent M · Rating 3 out of 5]

In-depth narrative of the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in an attempt to overthrow Castro. Takes it from the inception of the idea in about 1959 through the preparations, training & invasion. All from the stories of the leaders. Takes you three battles miscommunications and errors to the failure and capture of most of the Brigade. Great history of something that I knew little about but not a page turner thus the three months to get through it. Excellent read for a student of history

[Evan F · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating book. Well written and well researched.

[George · Rating 4 out of 5]

An important history about the planning and fatal execution of the invasion of Cuba to overthrow Castro.

[Nicholas · Rating 4 out of 5]

A critique made all the more compelling by its calm level-headedness.