What was the Bay of Pigs invasion?

Answer 1

The Bay of Pigs was the invasion of Cuba in April, 1961 by anti-Castro forces trained in the US. The purpose of the invasion was to overthrow Castro. It was a total failure because it was meant to be a surprise attack but Cuba became aware of it and Cuban forces were there waiting when the forces landed.

The CIA had helped plan the invasion but the inclusion of US air power was called off while the plan was underway, resulting in the defeat of the invading forces. Some critics blamed President Kennedy for its failure, as it was planned during the Eisenhower presidency with an eye to avoiding direct US Military involvement. This would later occur anyway during the Cuban Missile crisis of October, 1962.
The bay of pigs was an unsuccessful invasion on Cuba by Cuban exiles, which was supported by the US government.

Answer 2

The Bay of Pigs invasion was the location where CIA trained exiled Cubans made a landing in Castro controlled Cuba. The invasion failed because US President Kennedy failed to approve Navy aircraft cover for the invaders. The significance of this invasion was that it displayed to Americans how powerful the CIA actually was.

Answer 3

The Soviet Union promised to protect Cuba from Future attacks.

Answer 4

It is the place where the anti-Castro fighters came ashore in Cuba in 1961 to try to unseat Castro. They failed, and blamed the US for not giving them air support or naval bombardment.