Government Victory
The insurgency was eventually crushed by the Castros' use of vastly superior numbers. Cuban government combat leader Victor Dreke gave a pro-Castro viewpoint in his 2002 book From el Escambray to the Congo. This is notable for its virulent condemnation of former comrades from the war against Batista. However, Dreke also describes the tactics and mindset of the Cuban government forces and its ruthless use of force and no-prisoners attitude.
Some of the insurgents ultimately surrendered, but they were immediately executed by firing squad. Others fought to the death. Only a handful managed to escape.
The War Against the Bandits actually lasted longer and involved more soldiers than had the previous struggle against Batista's forces.
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