Cold War #292 – Batista’s Bloodless Coup: Havana 1952 (Cuban Revolution #17)
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The episode discusses Fulgencio Batista's coup in Havana in 1952 and its implications for Cuba and Fidel Castro's early revolutionary actions.
In this episode of The Cold War, Cameron and Ray take us to Havana in 1952, when Fulgencio Batista staged a meticulously planned coup d’état. They walk through the midnight maneuvers at Camp Columbia, the arrest of generals, the swift control of communication hubs, and the apathy of the Cuban people after years of corruption. We see how Batista positioned himself as “the man” while suspending civil liberties, dissolving Congress, and reassuring both the Americans and local elites. Alongside this, Fidel Castro makes his first serious moves as a revolutionary—drafting a proclamation condemning Batista’s coup and beginning the trajectory that would define his life. The conversation ties Batista’s actions to lessons from Rome, Mussolini, and even contemporary American politics, blending history, irony, and sharp commentary. There something secret here that only members can see. Probably a full episode. If you want to listen to one of our many free episodes, go here . FREE EPISODES
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