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Afgantsy : the Russians in Afghanistan, 1979-89
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Title
Afgantsy : the Russians in Afghanistan, 1979-89 / Rodric Braithwaite.
ISBN
9780199832651
019983265X
Published
New York : Oxford University Press, ©2011.
Physical Description
xiv, 417 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Notes
"First published in Great Britain in 2011 by Profile Books"--Title page verso.
Summary
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.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
April 17, 2017
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
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.
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