Soviet Paratrooper Vs Mujahideen Fighter: Afghanistan 1979-89

by David Campbell and David Campbell

In 1979 the Soviet Union moved from military 'help' to active intervention in Afghanistan. Four-fifths of the Afghan National Army deserted in the first year of the war, which, compounded with the spread and intensification of the rebellion led by the formidable guerrilla fighters of the Mujahideen, forced the Soviets to intensify their involvement.

The Soviet army was in generally poor condition when the war started, but the troops of the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1472817648
• ISBN13: 9781472817648
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.2" x 9.5"