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5.0
Interesting book about a special mission that was the initial step in the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979.
Books by Mr. Galeotti are always interesting but he usually seems split between saying anything on Soviet/Russian army without following it with some wording that would be rather demeaning, because I guess the Russians, right?
In this book though he is concentrated on the topic and shows situation as it developed, from the violent power struggle and takeover in Afghanistan in 1979 and Byzantine methods used by Soviets to execute what they saw as stabilizing action (which proved to be everything but).
Large color panels with dramatic presentation of events and main player biographies truly flesh out the operation and events. Book provides insight into Soviet clandestine services (Zenit, Kaskada) and the way they fought this very dirty and prolonged war at the very start and at later periods.
Highly recommended, very informative book for military history buffs.
Books by Mr. Galeotti are always interesting but he usually seems split between saying anything on Soviet/Russian army without following it with some wording that would be rather demeaning, because I guess the Russians, right?
In this book though he is concentrated on the topic and shows situation as it developed, from the violent power struggle and takeover in Afghanistan in 1979 and Byzantine methods used by Soviets to execute what they saw as stabilizing action (which proved to be everything but).
Large color panels with dramatic presentation of events and main player biographies truly flesh out the operation and events. Book provides insight into Soviet clandestine services (Zenit, Kaskada) and the way they fought this very dirty and prolonged war at the very start and at later periods.
Highly recommended, very informative book for military history buffs.
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