History of the Cuban Revolution

The life and travels of the revolutionary before he was known as Che, from his birth in Argentina to blue blooded parents to meeting Fidel in Mexico as a wandering political seeker.

Fidel goes to jail and deals with family drama while Batista consolidates his rule.

The Trial of Fidel and the Moncada defendants gets underway. Fidel makes a famous speech.

Castro's first truly revolutionary act against a Batista regime will hurl him on a path he cannot walk back from. It will be a complete, embarrassing failure.

Had a bit of a cold for this one, either way, welcome back. Castro's life from 1926-1953 is covered.