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Modern Warfare: Russia In Afghanistan

Modern Warfare: Russia In Afghanistan

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Modern Warfare: Russia In Afghanistan

2015

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In 1979, the Soviets had ill-suited uniforms and inferior fighting tactics, and found it impossible to defeat the popular Afghan guerrilla army. They had underestimated their enemy and lacked the forces to win.

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