The rebel army organized by Fidel Castro during the Cuban Revolution was called the “26th of July Movement,” often abbreviated as “M-26-7”.
This movement derived its name from the date of the failed attack on the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba, which occurred on July 26, 1953. After the initial setback, the surviving rebels, including Fidel Castro and his brother Raul Castro, regrouped and continued their efforts, ultimately leading to the overthrow of the Batista regime on January 1, 1959. The name “26th of July” serves as a reminder of the historic event that marked the beginning of their struggle against the dictatorship.