Afgantsy : the Russians in Afghanistan, 1979-89 / Rodric Braithwaite.

Author/creator Braithwaite, Rodric, 1932-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Oxford University Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxiv, 417 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm
Subjects
Soviet Union. Sovetskai͡a Armii͡a--History.
Soviet Union. Sovetskai͡a Armii͡a--Military life. --History.
Soviets (People)--Afghanistan. --History.
Russians--Afghanistan. --History. --20th century.
Soldiers--Afghanistan. --History. --20th century.
Soldiers--Soviet Union. --History.
Afghanistan--History. --Soviet occupation, 1979-1989.
Afghanistan--History. --Soviet occupation, 1979-1989. --Social aspects.

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.
General note"First published in Great Britain in 2011 by Profile Books"--T.p. verso.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2011015052
ISBN9780199832651 (hardcover : alk. paper)
ISBN019983265X (hardcover : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks DS371.2 .B725 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold