After recent events and the massive surge of interest in Afghanistan, The Bear Trap is being re-published for the first time in paperback after the last few copies of the hardback were snapped up recently by US Military Intelligence. This is the story of the defeat of Soviet Russia's forces by a guerrilla force known as the Mujahideen, heavily backed by Pakistan and the USA. The Mujahideen paved the way for the Taliban regime, to exist having all but defeated the Russian Army in the late 80's. The author, Brigadier ...
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After recent events and the massive surge of interest in Afghanistan, The Bear Trap is being re-published for the first time in paperback after the last few copies of the hardback were snapped up recently by US Military Intelligence. This is the story of the defeat of Soviet Russia's forces by a guerrilla force known as the Mujahideen, heavily backed by Pakistan and the USA. The Mujahideen paved the way for the Taliban regime, to exist having all but defeated the Russian Army in the late 80's. The author, Brigadier Mohammad Yousaf, was head of the Afghan Bureau of Pakistan's Inter-Service Intelligence and as such was effectively the Mujahideens commander-in-chief. He controlled the flow of thousands of tons of arms across Pakistan and into its occupied neighbour, arms that were bought with CIA and Saudi Arabian funds from the USA. One of the Mujahideens close allies was none other than Osama Bin Laden. This compelling book was put together with great skill the by military historian, Mark Adkin in conjunction with Brigadier Mohammad Yousaf and is essential reading for anyone interested in the truth behind the Afghanistan War which led to the conditions that exist there today. It describes in detail the terrain over which the war was fought, the training that was needed and how the Mujahideen carried out ambushes, assassinations, raids and rocket attacks deep into Afghanistan territory.
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Add this copy of Afghanistan: the Bear Trap to cart. $36.00, very good condition, Sold by Inga's Original Choices rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Piggott, AR, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Leo Cooper, Pen & Sword Books, Ltd.
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Various Photographers. Near Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. A stock image [photo] is an accurate representation of the listed book's cover design. Illustrated with B&W photographs. Covers clean, colors bright, minor edge wear, no spine creases. Pages [243 including index] clean, unmarked, binding tight. Describes in detail the terrain, training and how the Mujahideen carried out various military campaigns deep inside Afghanistan territory. Mandatory reading for military planners and for all with a close interest and concern in events triggered by the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described.
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