- Paperback: 448 pages
- Publisher: Zenith Press (Jan 18 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0760313229
- ISBN-13: 978-0760313220
- Product Dimensions: 23 x 15.5 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 621 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #339,802 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979, few experts believed the fledgling Mujahideen resistance movement had a chance of withstanding the modern, mechanized onslaught of the Soviet Army. But somehow, the Mujahideen prevailed against a larger and decisively better equipped foe. No one predicted the Soviet Union would withdraw in defeat in 1989. With more than 100 first-hand reports from Mujahideen combat veterans and maps illustrating locations and disposition of forces, this book is a tactical look at a decentralized army of foot-mobile guerrillas as they wage war against a superior force. Learn about Mujahideen ambushes, raids, shelling attacks, fights against heliborne insertions, attacks on Soviet strong points, and urban combat in this rare look at the Soviet-Afghan conflict.
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Ali Ahmad Jalali
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The ambush is a favorite tactic of the guerrilla since it allows him to mass forces covertly, attack the enemy, seize needed supplies and retreat before the enemy can effectively react. Read the first page
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Useful in a practical sense,
By A Customer
This review is from: Afghan Guerrilla Warfare: In the Words of the Mjuahideen Fighters (Paperback)
Before deploying to Afghanistan last year with a Special Forces battalion, I read this book (along with "Afghanstan's Endless War" - Goodson, "The Hidden War" - Borovik, and "The Soviet-Afghan War" - Grau & Gress, eds.) to prepare for battle. While a rough read that could stand better organization, it had very accurate, pertinent information that was useful for a warrior. I personnal went to about ten of the battle locations (some of them were hard to avoid) and was able to follow the battle on the ground by the descriptions in the book. Additionally, on the road to Gardez, was able to discuss some of the battles with locals, who concurred with details. Valuable to me.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Informative Guerrilla Tactics,
By "executor96" (Plymouth, MN United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Afghan Guerrilla Warfare: In the Words of the Mjuahideen Fighters (Paperback)
I have a certain curiousity for Military Science and this was a great book that related to Guerrilla Warfare. There are a total of 15 Chapters, 14 of them with many different real life vignettes (around 92). As well many interviews with real life mujahideen fighters who were there. Anybody who posesses a distinct interest in Military Science or Guerrilla Warfare will certainly enjoy this book!
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not original. Free on the internet. Not very useful.,
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This review is from: Afghan Guerrilla Warfare: In the Words of the Mjuahideen Fighters (Paperback)
I had already downloaded "The Other Side of the Mountain" and read it. Nowhere on this site is it mentioned that this book is simply a reprinting of that "FREE" work. It was not even spell checked or edited. Do a search and download the original. If you THEN want a printed copy, order this one. The only thing new and improved is the very nice cover.The book is basically about 94 very short and dry retellings of small battles between the two adversaries. Not much is useful or educational. Not even entertaining. I was looking for education and enterntainment. There is another FREE companion piece called "The Bear Went Over The Mountain". Do a web search on each and download. -Copernic.com is the best web searcher I've found.
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