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The military history of Cuba is an aspect of the history of Cuba that spans several hundred years and encompasses the armed actions of Spanish Cuba while
Military_history_of_Cuba
Military forces of Cuba
The Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces (Spanish: Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias; FAR) are the military forces of Cuba. They include Revolutionary Army,
Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces
Cuban_Revolutionary_Armed_Forces
1898–1902 U.S. military occupation and administration of Cuba
The Military Government of Cuba (Spanish: Gobierno Militar de Cuba) was a provisional military government in Cuba that was established in the aftermath
Military_Government_of_Cuba
Cuban foreign policy during the Cold War emphasized providing direct military assistance to friendly governments and resistance movements worldwide. This
Cuban military internationalism
Cuban_military_internationalism
1962 confrontation between the US and USSR
authority to the military dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista that ruled Cuba until 1958. The majority of the Cuban population were tired of the severe socioeconomic
Cuban_Missile_Crisis
Aspect of Cuban foreign policy
Cuba intervened into numerous conflicts during the Cold War. The country sent medical and military aid into foreign countries to aid Socialist governments
Foreign_interventions_by_Cuba
Historical period in Cuba from 1902 to 1959
The Republic of Cuba (Spanish: República de Cuba), covering the historical period in Cuban history between 1902 and 1959, was an island country comprising
Republic_of_Cuba_(1902–1959)
Naval warfare branch of Cuba's military
The Cuban Revolutionary Navy (Spanish: Marina de Guerra Revolucionaria) is the navy of Cuba. The Constitutional Navy of Cuba was the navy of Cuba that
Cuban_Revolutionary_Navy
1975–1991 operation in southwestern Africa
The Cuban intervention in Angola (codenamed Operation Carlota) began on 5 November 1975, when Cuba sent combat troops in support of the communist-aligned
Cuban_intervention_in_Angola
Armed forces of Cuba from 1902 to 1959
The Cuban National Army (Spanish: Ejército Nacional de Cuba, lit. 'National Army of Cuba'), from 1935 known as the Cuban Constitutional Army (Spanish:
Cuban_National_Army
Tanks have been utilized on the island of Cuba both within the military and within several conflicts, with their usage and origin after World War II; the
Tanks_of_Cuba
1952 military coup led by Fulgencio Batista
and establishing a de facto military dictatorship in the country. The coup has been referred to as the Batistazo in Cuban political jargon. In 1940 a
1952_Cuban_coup_d'état
Spanish forced internment policy in Cuba
a plan implemented by Spanish military officer Valeriano Weyler during the Cuban War of Independence to relocate Cuba's rural population into concentration
Reconcentration_policy
Cuban army of independence
Liberation of Cuba" (PDF). The Journal of Military History. 62 (62): 7–28. doi:10.2307/120393. JSTOR 120393. Johnson, Willis Fletcher (1920). The History of Cuba
Cuban_Liberation_Army
Country in the Caribbean
Cuba, officially the Republic of Cuba, is an island country in the Caribbean. It comprises the eponymous main island as well as 4,195 islands, islets
Cuba
a half years of subsequent US military rule, Cuba gained formal independence in 1902. In the years following its independence, the Cuban republic saw
History_of_Cuba
Failed uprising in Cuba against the Spanish Empire (1879-80)
War or Small War (Spanish: Guerra Chiquita) was the second of three conflicts between Cuban rebels and Spain. It started on 26 August 1879 and after some
Little_War_(Cuba)
Cuban labor camp
the Guanahacabibes Peninsula of Cuba, established in 1960 by Che Guevara. The characterizing of the camp has been a point of controversy among historians
Guanahacabibes_camp
Cuban military base (1898-1961)
a military post in Havana constructed by the United States Army during the Spanish–American War and the Cuban War of Independence. Army troops of the
Camp_Columbia_(Havana)
Cuban revolutionary (1924–2016)
was a Cuban revolutionary, activist and farmer. He was the eldest brother of Fidel and Raúl Castro and a key figure of the early days of the Cuban Revolution
Ramón_Castro_Ruz
1959 failed military invasion
The Cuban invasion of Panama was a military operation carried out in April 1959 in which Cuban troops, along with some Panamanian guerrillas, sought to
Cuban_invasion_of_Panama
Military unit
September 1958, named after the Cuban icon Mariana Grajales Cuello who served in the Cuban War of Independence. After a group of women led by Isabel Rielo pleaded
Mariana Grajales Women's Platoon
Mariana_Grajales_Women's_Platoon
Cuban concentration camps in 1965–1968
by the Cuban government from November 1965 to July 1968 in the Province of Camagüey. The UMAP camps served as a form of forced labor for Cubans who could
Military Units to Aid Production
Military_Units_to_Aid_Production
1962 Soviet Cold War secret operation
Kennedy and the United States military command were informed of the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba, and the Cuban Missile Crisis started. Operation
Operation_Anadyr
Ground warfare branch of Cuba's military
the Cuban Constitutional Army. Following the Cuban Revolution, the revolutionary military forces was reconstituted as the national army of Cuba by Fidel
Cuban_Revolutionary_Army
established People's Air Force of Angola (FAPA). From its onset, the Cuban military mission in Angola operated a single squadron each of Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21MF
Operation_Orange
The ranks of the Cuban Revolutionary Armed Forces are the military insignia used by the Cuban military. In 1980-1989 Cuba used ranks and insignia based
Military_ranks_of_Cuba
1662 raid by English buccaneers
The Raid on Santiago de Cuba took place on 19 October 1662 during the Anglo-Spanish War on the Spanish colony of Cuba. In fear of a Spanish attack on Jamaica
Raid on Santiago de Cuba (1662)
Raid_on_Santiago_de_Cuba_(1662)
Revolutionary pre-republican government of Cuba from 1868 to 1898
Republic of Cuba in Arms (Spanish: República de Cuba en Armas) was the government that occupied the revolutionary pre-republican era of Cuba that existed
Republic_of_Cuba_in_Arms
Air warfare branch of Cuba's military
Spanish and English, is the air force of Cuba. The Cuerpo de Aviación del Ejército de Cuba (CAEC) (in English, Cuban Army Aviation Corps) was formed on 5
Cuban Revolutionary Air and Air Defense Force
Cuban_Revolutionary_Air_and_Air_Defense_Force
The modern history of Cuba began in 1959, after the Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro ousted a US-backed dictator Fulgencio Batista, following a guerrilla
History of Cuba (1959–present)
History_of_Cuba_(1959–present)
Ongoing oil shortage and economic crisis
first effective blockade of Cuba since the Cuban Missile Crisis. In January 2026, U.S. president Donald Trump called on Cuba to 'make a deal before it's
2026 United States fuel blockade on Cuba
2026_United_States_fuel_blockade_on_Cuba
War between Spain and Cuban rebels from 1895 to 1898
The Cuban War of Independence, fought from 1895 to 1898, was the last of three liberation wars that Cuba fought against Spain, following the Ten Years'
Cuban_War_of_Independence
1906–1909 U.S. military occupation of Cuba
occupation of Cuba. When the government of Cuban President Tomás Estrada Palma collapsed, U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt ordered U.S. military forces into
Provisional Government of Cuba
Provisional_Government_of_Cuba
Index of history with the same name
of the Congo Military history of Costa Rica Military history of Côte d'Ivoire Military history of Croatia Military history of Cuba Military history of
Military_history_by_country
Island country in the Caribbean
in Cuba Economic history of Cuba Dollar store Cuban sugar economy Military history of Cuba History of Cuban Nationality Politics of Cuba Form of government:
Outline_of_Cuba
The history of Cuba during World War II begins in 1939. Because of Cuba's geographical position at the entrance of the Gulf of Mexico, Havana's role as
Cuba_during_World_War_II
Airport serving Holguín, Cuba
in the Cuban province of Holguín. It bears the name of Cuban revolutionary Frank País. The airport was built in 1962 initially only for military purposes
Frank_País_Airport
1955–1958 sociopolitical change in Cuba
The Cuban Revolution (Spanish: Revolución cubana) was the military and political movement that overthrew the dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista, who had
Cuban_Revolution
Ongoing restriction on trade with Cuba by the United States
sanctions against Cuba are comprehensive and impact all sectors of the Cuban economy. It is the most enduring trade embargo in modern history. The U.S. government
United States embargo against Cuba
United_States_embargo_against_Cuba
Military unit
recognized as having marked the beginning of Cuba's official embrace of the military doctrine of the War of All the People, which has remained in force
Territorial_Troops_Militia
Sole ruling party of Cuba
The Communist Party of Cuba (Spanish: Partido Comunista de Cuba, PCC) is the sole ruling party of Cuba. It was founded on 3 October 1965 as the successor
Communist_Party_of_Cuba
Military unit
The 24 Battalion was a unit of the International Brigades made up of Cuban volunteers during the Spanish Civil War. The Battalion served in the XV International
24th Battalion (International Brigade)
24th_Battalion_(International_Brigade)
International airport that serves Cienfuegos, Cuba
Cienfuegos, a city on the southern coast of Cuba, and capital of the province of Cienfuegos. The airport is at an elevation of 31 m (102 ft) above mean sea level;
Jaime_González_Airport
Study of war and its impact on societies, cultures, and economies
Military history is the study of armed conflict in the history of humanity, and its impact on the societies, cultures, and economies thereof, as well
Military_history
of presidents of Cuba. Cuba portal List of governors of Provincia de Santiago de Cuba Timeline of Cuban history In absence of Joanna of Castile, where its
List of colonial governors of Cuba
List_of_colonial_governors_of_Cuba
1607–1898 Spanish possession in the Caribbean
Captaincy General of Cuba (Spanish: Capitanía General de Cuba) was an administrative district of the Spanish Empire created in 1607 as part of Habsburg Spain's
Captaincy_General_of_Cuba
bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) rights in Cuba have significantly varied throughout modern history. Cuba is now considered progressive, with vast improvements
LGBTQ_rights_in_Cuba
Airport in Pinar del Río Province, Cuba
is a military air base located approximately 8 mi (13 km) southwest of the city of Guane a municipality in the province of Pinar del Río in Cuba. The
San_Julián_Air_Base
see History of Cuba. See also the list of colonial governors of Cuba and list of presidents of Cuba. Cities in Cuba Timeline of Camagüey Timeline of Cienfuegos
Timeline_of_Cuban_history
was a military event which took place during the latter stage of the Anglo-Spanish War between March and April 1668 on the Spanish island of Cuba. Some
Henry Morgan's raid on Puerto del Príncipe
Henry_Morgan's_raid_on_Puerto_del_Príncipe
Index of history with the same name
Military history of Colombia Military history of Costa Rica Military history of Cuba Military history of the Dominican Republic Military history of Ecuador
Military history of Latin America
Military_history_of_Latin_America
Cuban dissident (1914–2008)
Ramón M. Barquín (12 May 1914 – 3 March 2008) was a Cuban military colonel and opponent of former President Fulgencio Batista. Barquín was jailed by the
Ramón_Barquín
Award
The Cuban Order of Military Merit (Spanish: Orden Mérito Militar) was an order of merit awarded by the Republic of Cuba for military deeds. It was awarded
Order of Military Merit (Cuba)
Order_of_Military_Merit_(Cuba)
during the military dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista, Cuba was on a growth trajectory within Latin America. During the Cold War, the Cuban economy was
Economy_of_Cuba
the Treaty of Paris. The U.S. provided weapons, money, and its authority to the military dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista that ruled Cuba from 1952 to
Cuba–United_States_relations
The military history of the United States spans over four centuries, dating back to 1607 and pre-dating by nearly two centuries the founding of the nation
Military history of the United States
Military_history_of_the_United_States
Period of Cuban history (1959–1962)
The consolidation of the Cuban Revolution is a period in Cuban history typically defined as starting in the aftermath of the revolution in 1959 and ending
Consolidation of the Cuban Revolution
Consolidation_of_the_Cuban_Revolution
spheres of influence and economic development of neighboring countries. During the 1980s, its geopolitical alignment with the Soviet Union isolated Cuba on
Foreign_relations_of_Cuba
Freighters seized by Cuban gunboats
Cuba, and described the vessels as being engaged in piracy. Cuba had suspected the involvement of one of Bahama Lines's ships in shelling the Cuban village
Leyla Express and Johnny Express incidents
Leyla_Express_and_Johnny_Express_incidents
1961 failed landing operation of Cuba
The Bay of Pigs Invasion , also known as Playa Girón in Cuba, after the beach where the battle took place, was a failed military landing operation on the
Bay_of_Pigs_Invasion
northeast coast of Cuba and the northern coast of Hispaniola. Columbus, who was searching for a route to India, believed Cuba to be a peninsula of the Asian
History of the Catholic Church in Cuba
History_of_the_Catholic_Church_in_Cuba
States Military Government in Cuba Provisional Government of Cuba Republic of Cuba (1902–1959) List of colonial governors of Cuba Council of State (Cuba) President
List of heads of state of Cuba
List_of_heads_of_state_of_Cuba
1912 protests and uprisings in Cuba
Twelve, was a series of protests and uprisings in 1912 in Cuba. The conflict was between Afro-Cuban rebels and the armed forces of Cuba, taking place mainly
War_of_1912
1596 naval battle near Cuba
with the bulk of the fleet, headed to Cabo Corrientes to sail to his country along the northern coast of Cuba. In Spain, meanwhile, news of Drake-Hawkin's
Battle_of_Pinos
characteristics of Cuba are known through census which have been conducted and analyzed by different bureaus since 1774. The National Office of Statistics of and
Demographics_of_Cuba
Jewish military history focuses on the military aspect of history of the Jewish people from ancient times until the modern age. While complete details
Jewish_military_history
1868–1878 Cuban uprising against Spanish rule
War (Guerra Grande) and the War of '68, was a war of independence of Cuba from Spain. The uprising was led by Cuban-born planters and other wealthy natives
Ten_Years'_War
Bilateral relations
Cuba–Israel relations refers to the current and historical relations between the Republic of Cuba and the State of Israel. Both nations have not had official
Cuba–Israel_relations
defines Cuba's political developments, and military actions, in the 1970s, completely in relation to the Soviet Union. The thesis proposes that Cuba's economic
Sovietization_of_Cuba
US terrorism and sabotage campaign in Cuba
Operation Mongoose, also known as the Cuban Project, was an extensive campaign of terrorist attacks against civilians, and covert operations, carried
Operation_Mongoose
Inhabitants of Cuba and their descendants in the Cuban diaspora
Cubans (Spanish: cubanos) are the citizens and nationals of the Republic of Cuba, as well as members of the Cuban diaspora who identify culturally or
Cubans
1962 proposed U.S. false flag operation against American citizens
arousing the concern of the US military. The operation proposed creating public support for a war against Cuba by blaming the Cuban government for terrorist
Operation_Northwoods
Cuba. Medicine portal Cuba portal Healthcare in Cuba List of medical schools in the Caribbean#Cuba "History of Hospitals in Cuba". The Cuban history.
List_of_hospitals_in_Cuba
1898 conflict between Spain and the United States
McKinley to receive congressional authority to use military force. On April 21, the U.S. began a blockade of Cuba, and soon after Spain and the U.S. declared
Spanish–American_War
Nationwide series of power outages
A series of interruptions to the nationwide electrical service of Cuba occurred during the months of February, March, October and December 2024. The blackouts
2024–2026_Cuba_blackouts
Constitution of Cuba, approved in a referendum on 24 February 2019, also describes the role of the Communist Party of Cuba to be the "leading force of society
Politics_of_Cuba
in the army from the age of 17. Conscription is prominent in Cuba's military history as it assists in the understanding of how they built and internally
Conscription_in_Cuba
as a regional front-runner in women's rights. According to Article 44 of the Cuban Constitution, "The state guarantees women the same opportunities and
Women_in_Cuba
in Cuba is free to Cuban residents. There are no private hospitals or clinics as all health services are government-run. Like the rest of the Cuban economy
Healthcare_in_Cuba
Head of state
of Cuba (Spanish: Presidente de Cuba), officially the president of the Republic of Cuba (Spanish: Presidente de la República de Cuba), is the head of
President_of_Cuba
1901 United States law on Cuban relations
provisional military presence in Cuba. American General Leonard Wood, appointed Governor of Cuba, used the financial resources of the Cuban treasury to
Platt_Amendment
Municipality in Cuba
Santiago de Cuba (Spanish pronunciation: [sanˈtjaɣo ðe ˈkuβa]) is the second-largest city in Cuba and the capital city of Santiago de Cuba Province. It
Santiago_de_Cuba
Bilateral relations
nations of Cuba and Mexico have had uninterrupted diplomatic relations since their establishment in 1902. Both nations are members of the Association of Caribbean
Cuba–Mexico_relations
Among the complaints of violations of Human rights in Cuba as of 2026 are repression and punishment of dissent and public criticism, arbitrary detention
Human_rights_in_Cuba
Cuba was the first Latin American country to begin television testing in December 1946 when station CM-21P conducted an experimental multi-point live broadcast
Television_in_Cuba
Skirmish between Cuban border patrol and US ship
buy Cuba for $300 million, with the rejection of the offer and sinking of the USS Maine in Havana leading to the Spanish–American War. US military rule
2026_Cuban_boat_incident
Political movement in Cuba opposed to Fidel Castro, Raúl Castro and Miguel Díaz-Canel
"reeducation". Some of Castro's military commanders brutalized the inmates. According to a 2006 Human Rights Watch report, the Marxist-Leninist Cuban government
Cuban_dissident_movement
Bilateral relations
Cuba–Ethiopia relations refers to the bilateral relations between Cuba and Ethiopia. Both nations are members of the Non-Aligned Movement and the United
Cuba–Ethiopia_relations
mean average years of schooling in Cuba is 11.8, as of 2025. The University of Havana was founded in 1728 and there are a number of other well-established
Education_in_Cuba
in Cuba has a history in three primary eras; the Spanish era of Cuba, the Republican era of Cuba, and the Communist–Republican era of Cuba. Many of Cuba's
Freemasonry_in_Cuba
The military history of Angola is marked by a series of conflicts rooted in tribal conflicts, colonialism and the Cold War. During the Cold War, Angola
Military_history_of_Angola
Architecture of Cuba refers to the buildings, structures and architectural history throughout the Caribbean island nation of Cuba. The unique mix of cultural
Architecture_of_Cuba
Corruption in Cuba is a serious concern. Cuba has suffered from widespread corruption since the establishment of the Republic of Cuba in 1902. The book
Corruption_in_Cuba
Term for a person who has been exiled from Cuba
on when they emigrated from Cuba, and why they emigrated. The exile of Cubans has been a dominating factor in Cuban history since the early independence
Cuban_exile
2015–2017 normalization of Cuba–U.S. relations
The Cuban thaw (Spanish: deshielo cubano, pronounced [desˈʝelo kuˈβano]) was a normalization of Cuba–United States relations from July 2015 to June 2017
Cuban_thaw
reflecting Cuban history in general: Precolonial Cuba (before 1492) Spanish colonial Cuba (1492–1902) Republic of Cuba (1902–1959) Cuba under Fidel Castro
Agriculture_in_Cuba
Perspective on the Bay of Pigs Invasion
explain the failure of the Bay of Pigs Invasion or why Cuban Americans came to largely support the Republican party. One day into the Bay of Pigs invasion,
Kennedy's_betrayal
The military history of Canada spans centuries of conflicts within the country, as well as international engagements involving the Canadian military. The
Military_history_of_Canada
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Provinces_of_Cuba
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