At long last, the truth about The Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba.
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.