I was reading a blog, and I came across a series of references to the idea that Cuba fought in Angola as 'payback' to the Soviets in lieu of funds. Yet, this doesn't quite seem right, since I've also read that the Cubans were more interested in fighting in Angola then the Soviets, and intervened without Moscow's permission initially? What's going on?
Also, if you have any book recommendations for the Angolan War I'd love to hear them! Please!
Ryszard Kapuściński's Another Day of Life is a worthwhile read. The author was a Polish journalist who wandered around Angola during the war. The style of writing takes some getting used to, but he has some quite intriguing insights about the nature of the war and the effect on the Angolans.