Che saw himself as an “international” revolutionary. He also thought that he was an “invincible leader”. He failed in Congo because of his racism and his megalomania: he thought that just being there would “galvanize” the Kabila rebellion. read more
Che saw himself as an “international” revolutionary. He also thought that he was an “invincible leader”. He failed in Congo because of his racism and his megalomania: he thought that just being there would “galvanize” the Kabila rebellion. read more
In early 1965, Che went to Congo to offer his experience and knowled on gueirella to the ongoing conflict in the Congo. During that period Congo was fighting for its independence from Belgium and suffering from internal conflicts and series of civil wars. read more
By November 1965 Guevara's dream had collapsed against the reality of the Congolese forces' complete incompetence and lack of realism. Grimly he had asked Havana for help to pull out his men, though he toyed with the idea of staying on as a lone exemplar of revolutionary duty. read more