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Afgantsy : the Russians in Afghanistan, 1979–89
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Afgantsy : the Russians in Afghanistan, 1979–89

by Rodric Braithwaite

An account of the Soviet-Afghan War that examines the conflict from high-level Kremlin politics to the experiences of ordinary conscripts in isolated outposts, whilst highlighting parallels with modern interventions in the region.

Accession 29133 ISBN 9781846680625 Publisher Profile Books
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