Though preceded by years of unrest and periodic violence, the Revolutionary War began in earnest on April 19, 1775 with the battles of Lexington and Concord. The conflict lasted a total of seven years, with the major American victory at Yorktown, VA in 1781 marking the end of hostilities.
There were six Soviet missiles and jet bomber bases, they were installed in San Cristóbal, Candelaria, Guanajay, Sagua la Grande, Remedios, and Santa Clara.