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The Great Gamble The Soviet War in Afghanistan

Paperback • 2010 • English

The Great Gamble The Soviet War in Afghanistan

By Gregory Feifer

2 Ratings • 5.0 of 5

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About the book

The Soviet war in Afghanistan was a grueling debacle that has striking lessons for the twenty-first century. In The Great Gamble, Gregory Feifer examines the conflict from the perspective of the soldiers on the ground. In gripping detail, he vividly depicts the invasion of a volatile country that no power has ever successfully conquered. A riveting account as seen through the eyes of the men who fought in the war, The Great Gamble tells an unforgettable story full of drama, action, and political...Show more

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9780061143199

Publisher

HarperCollins

Published year

2010

Language

English

Original title

The Great Gamble The Soviet War in Afghanistan

Format

Paperback

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