The Journal of a Cuban Revolutionary Soldier

People called him José Alvaro. He was a Cuban soldier that fought for justice alongside Fidel Castro and Ché Guevara against Batista and his corrupt government. José goes through many experiences as he survives through the Cuban revolution. This is his story about his agony, vehement, and calamity through the Cuban revolution.

The Cuban revolution was an important time in Cuban history. Violence plagued the streets and ordinary men had become guerilla combatant As a main event that happened between 26th of July 1953 to the 1st of January of 1959, the Cuban revolution took place. It was an armed revolt led by Fidel Castro against the government of Fulgencio Batista  This success of the Cuban revolution depended on the participation of Ché Guevara as he had one of the most important role during the revolution. He was the army’s official doctor, the revolts’ logical  strategist and the revolution’s main ideoligist. His leadership guided the revolution to success.