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How Special Forces Team Helped Capture The World's Most Famous Revolutionary

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Che Guevara was one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century. A Marxist revolutionary, he played a key role in the Cuban Revolution and fought alongside Fidel Castro to overthrow the Batista dictatorship.

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After the Cuban Revolution, Guevara became a symbol of the global left. He travelled the world, speaking out against imperialism and capitalism. He also became a hero to many young people, who saw him as a symbol of rebellion and hope.

In 1967, Guevara travelled to Bolivia to start a new revolution. He hoped to create a foco, or guerrilla base, from which he could launch attacks on the Bolivian government.

However, the Bolivian government was aware of Guevara's plans. They sent a team of Special Forces soldiers to track him down.

The Special Forces team was led by Captain Gary Prado. Prado was a highly experienced soldier who had served in the Bolivian Army for over 20 years.

The Special Forces team tracked Guevara and his guerrillas to a small village in the Bolivian jungle. On October 8, 1967, they surrounded the village and launched an attack.

The guerrillas were outnumbered and outgunned. Guevara was wounded in the leg and captured.

Guevara was taken to a nearby schoolhouse, where he was interrogated and executed.

The capture and execution of Che Guevara was a major blow to the global left. It also marked the end of the foco theory of revolution.

The Special Forces team that captured Guevara became known as the "Guevara Hunters." They were celebrated as heroes in Bolivia and around the world.

The story of the Guevara Hunters is a fascinating tale of courage, determination, and sacrifice. It is a story that has been told and retold for over 50 years.

The Legacy of Che Guevara

Che Guevara remains a controversial figure. Some people see him as a hero who fought for the poor and oppressed. Others see him as a terrorist who caused great suffering.

However, there is no doubt that Guevara was one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. His ideas and his actions continue to inspire people around the world.

The capture and execution of Che Guevara was a major turning point in the history of the global left. It marked the end of the foco theory of revolution and the beginning of a new era of armed struggle.

The Special Forces team that captured Guevara became known as the "Guevara Hunters." They were celebrated as heroes in Bolivia and around the world.

The story of the Guevara Hunters is a fascinating tale of courage, determination, and sacrifice. It is a story that has been told and retold for over 50 years.

Hunting Che: How a U.S. Special Forces Team Helped Capture the World's Most Famous Revolution ary

by Mitch Weiss

4.5 out of 5