{"product_id":"cuba-and-the-independence-war-in-guinea-bissau-and-cape-verde-the-fall-of-the-last-colonial-empire-in-africa-9781604882162","title":"Cuba and the Independence War in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde: The Fall of the Last Colonial Empire in Africa","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Victor Dreke\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pathfindeer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.49h x 5.61w x 0.42d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781604882162\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVíctor Dreke (1937- ) joined the July 26 Movement in June 1956; joined Revolutionary Directorate column that integrated into Che Guevara's Rebel Army column in October 1958. Commanded forces in Escambray mountains in struggle against counterrevolutionary bands 1960-65. Founding member of the Communist Party of Cuba in 1965 and a member of its Central Committee from 1965 to 1975. In 1965 he served as second in command of the volunteer column led by Guevara in the Congo. In 1966-68 he led Cuban internationalists aiding national liberation forces in Guinea-Bissau. Later headed the Political Directorate of the Revolutionary Armed Forces. Retired from active military duty with rank of colonel 1990. Ambassador to Equatorial Guinea 2003-2008. President of Cuba-Africa Friendship Association and head of Association of Combatants of Cuban Revolution in Havana Province.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Victor Dreke \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47809061027997,"sku":"9781604882162","price":28.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_986377ef-c26a-4387-a04c-6c809b99324c.jpg?v=1775555831","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/cuba-and-the-independence-war-in-guinea-bissau-and-cape-verde-the-fall-of-the-last-colonial-empire-in-africa-9781604882162","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}