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Book SynopsisThe war in Afghanistan (1979-1989) has been called ""the Soviet Union's Vietnam War"", a conflict that pitted Soviet regulars against a relentless, Afghan guerilla force. In this work, the Russian general staff takes a close critical look at the Soviet military's performance in that war.
Trade ReviewA formidable contribution to our understanding of this war.""-
War in History;
""Includes numerous evaluations and comments by the editors that are just as valuable as the Russian text. . . . Reading [this book] may help us avoid the costly mistakes made by the Soviets.""-
Marine Corps Gazette;
""If one is interested in the nuts and bolts of Russian military approaches to counter-guerrilla warfare, it would be hard to find a better analysis.""-
Journal of Military History Quarterly Review;
""Indispensable to students of military tactics, as well as area specialists, as its lessons continue to be pertinent to conflict in Central Asia.""-
Naval War College Review;
""This superb translation will generate widespread and unprecedented interest in the subject. Offering a candid view of a war that played a significant role in the ultimate demise of the Soviet Union, this book presents analysis absolutely vital to Western policymakers, as well as to political, diplomatic, and military historians, and anyone interested in Russian and Soviet history. It also provides insights regarding current and future Russian struggles in ethnic conflicts both at and within their borders, struggles that could potentially destroy the Russian Federation.""- David M. Glantz, coauthor of
The Battle of Kursk;
""Provides a treasure trove of information and analysis.""- William E. Odom, author of
The Collapse of the Soviet Military and On Internal War;
""This superb translation will generate widespread and unprecedented interest in the subject. Offering a candid view of a war that played a significant role in the ultimate demise of the Soviet Union, this book presents analysis absolutely vital to Western policymakers, as well as to political, diplomatic, and military historians, and anyone interested in Russian and Soviet history. It also provides insights regarding current and future Russian struggles in ethnic conflicts both at and within their borders, struggles that could potentially destroy the Russian Federation.""- David M. Glantz, coauthor of
The Battle of Kursk;
""Provides a treasure trove of information and analysis.""- William E. Odom, author of
The Collapse of the Soviet Military and On Internal War
