Afghanistan--the bear trap : the defeat of a superpower / by Mohammad Yousaf and Mark Adkin.

Author/creator Yousaf, Mohammad, 1937-
Other author Adkin, Mark.
Other author Yousaf, Mohammad, 1937-
Format Book
Publication InfoHavertown, PA : Casemate, 2001.
Description243 pages 8 pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
Afghanistan--History. --Soviet occupation, 1979-1989.

Contents Machine generated contents note: Prologue -- Beginnings -- The Mujahideen -- The Infidels -- The Role of the CIA -- The Pipeline -- Training and Tactics -- Feuding and Fighting -- Kabul, the Key -- The Bear Attacks -- Wonder Weapons -- Gunships versus Stingers -- Bear Baiting -- The Bear Backs Off -- Two Disasters -- Postscript -- Index.
General noteOriginally published as: The bear trap. 1992.
General noteIncludes index.
Issued in other formOnline version: Yousaf, Mohammad, 1937- Afghanistan--the bear trap. Havertown, PA : Casemate, 2001
LCCN 2002277205
ISBN0971170924
ISBN9780971170926

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks DS371.2 .Y68 2001 ✔ Available Place Hold