“On a number of occasions, Tamara joined “Che” on his sorties into the Bolivian highlands, without incident. However, on March 24, 1967,… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Bolivian-history Copy Share Image
“Frank Fiorini, better known as Frank Sturgis, had an interesting career that started when he quit high school during his senior year… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Air force Copy Share Image
“On November 27, 1493, when Columbus returned to Navidad, he found that the 39 crew members that he had left behind had… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba America Copy Share Image
“During the “Bay of Pigs Invasion” One Douglas “B-26” airplane with counterfeit Cuban markings was fired on and crashed into the sea… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Air force Copy Share Image
“Tamara Bunke was the only woman to fight alongside “Che” during his Bolivian campaign. She was an East German national, born in… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Bolivian-history Copy Share Image
“Having reviewed President Trump’s new policy it is apparent that Carnival and Holland American Cruise Lines will continue to operate their cruises… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Cuba Copy Share Image
“During World War II, the SS San Pasqual was outfitted with machine guns and light cannons.” — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Caribbean Copy Share Image
“In 1952 when Batista seized power and anointed himself as the President of Cuba for a second time, Castro along with many… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Cuban-history Copy Share Image
“On August 12, 1933, President Machado fled Cuba with ABC terrorists shooting at his laden airplane as it prepared to take off… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Cuban-history Copy Share Image
“Marita Lorenz, was born on August 18, 1939, in Bremen, Germany. In January of 1960 Marita, described as an attractive “curvy, black-haired… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Cia Copy Share Image
“Lucitta knew Russian politics, and discussed how Trotsky was compelled by Stalin’s régime to deny many of his beliefs. It seemed that… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Cuban-history Copy Share Image
“Starting in 1847, workers were imported from China to Cuba, to replace the rebelling black slaves in the sugar fields. It was… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Abolition of slavery Copy Share Image
“The U.S. Treasury Department has issued at least four licenses to companies that want to establish ferry service to Cuba from Key… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Business Copy Share Image
“Castro’s revolution, with all of its supposedly good intentions, put a stop to the growth of Havana. Of course it put an… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Car dealer Copy Share Image
“On March 13, 1957, with guns blazing, they exited their vehicles and attacked the unwary guards at the Presidential Palace. Running, the… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Cuban-history Copy Share Image
“During the Batista Regime the Secret police was everywhere. They attended every political and social function, watched who went to church and… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Cuban-history Copy Share Image
“Founded in 1917 by Peter Brandal, it was named Ny-Ålesund or New Ålesund. The Svalbard Treaty of 1920 recognized Norwegian sovereignty and… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Coal mining Copy Share Image
“A total of 779 prisoners have been held at Guantánamo since the facility was opened on January 11, 2002. Of those, 8… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba American history Copy Share Image
“General Gary Prado Salmón, retired, had been the commander of the unit that had captured Guevara. He confirmed General Vargas’ statement and… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Bolivian-history Copy Share Image
“In 1863, as Havana continued to grow, the need for expansion prompted the removal of the city walls. The Ten Years’ War… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Cuban-history Copy Share Image
“In 1469, the regions of Aragon (Aragón) and Castile (Castilla) were united by the marriage of Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I,… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Columbus Copy Share Image
“Havana could almost be thought of as three separate cities. It is comprised of Old Havana, which is the central part of… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Cuban-history Copy Share Image
“For the most part, four-car self-propelled Budd railcars presently connect Santiago de Cuba with Havana on the Central line. The flagship of… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Bay of pigs Copy Share Image
“Castro’s marriage to Mirta failed primarily because her entire family opposed his political views, however his promiscuous ways certainly did not help.… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Cuban-history Copy Share Image
“In 1925, a master plan was instituted to blend the French neo-classical design with the tropical background. The Art Deco movement, both… — Captain Hank Bracker, The Exciting Story of Cuba Art deco Copy Share Image
