Afgantsy : the Russians in Afghanistan, 1979-89
Challenging much of what we know about the Soviets in Afghanistan, the author provides an comprehensive, inside look at this little-understood episode using first-hand accounts and piercing analysis of the war
History
xiv, 417 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
9780199832651, 9781846680540, 019983265X, 1846680549
709682862
Prologue
The road to Kabul
Paradise lost
The tragedy begins
The decision to intervene
The storming of the palace
Aftermath
The disasters of war
The 40th Army goes to war
The nationbuilders
Soldiering
Fighting
Devastation and disillusion
The long goodbye
Going home
The road to the bridge
The war continues
A land fit for heroes
Epilogue: The reckoning
Annex 1: Timeline
Annex 2: Order of battle of the 40th Army
Annex 3: The Alliance of Seven and its leaders
Annex 4: Indo-China, Vietnam, Algeria, Afghanistan : a comparison
"First published in Great Britain in 2011 by Profile Books"--Title page verso
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