Castro went on to rule Cuba for 47 years until he was sidelined by illness in 2006 . Fidel Castro says he has a new book , titled `` The Strategic Victory '' . Castro says the book 's 25 chapters contain photos , maps and illustrations . Castro 's rebels declared victory over Batista on January 1 , 1959 .
Fidel Castro says he has a new book , titled `` The Strategic Victory '' . Castro says the book 's 25 chapters contain photos , maps and illustrations . Castro 's rebels declared victory over Batista on January 1 , 1959 .