The Great Gamble - The Soviet War in Afghanistan

"Fascinating....A highly readable history of the conflict." -- New York Times Book Review In The Great Gamble , a groundbreaking account of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, former NPR Moscow correspondent Gregory Feifer vividly depicts the war that contributed greatly to the demise of the USSR, and that offers striking lessons for the 21st century, as well. Told from the perspective of the Russians who fought it, The Great Gamble offers valuable insight into the history of Afghanistan''s troubled government and the rise of the Mujahideen and Al-Qaeda. In the words of the Minneapolis Star Tribune , "Feifer has done truly extraordinary research... For all its heft, [ The Great Gamble ] is an effortless read--an unusual and gratifying combination."

Summary

The Soviet war in Afghanistan was a grueling debacle that has striking lessons for the 21st century. This title examines the conflict from the perspective of the soldiers on the ground. It depicts the invasion of a volatile country that no power has ever successfully conquered.

Product details

• Authors: Gregory Feifer, Feifer Gregory
• Publisher: Harper Perennial USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.01.2010
• EAN: 9780061143199
• ISBN: 978-0-06-114319-9
• No. of pages: 336
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 203 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Afghanistan, Russia, military history, Central Asia, Middle East, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Middle Eastern history, South Asia (Indian sub-continent), Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, Early 21st century c 2000 to c 2050, HISTORY: WORLD, HISTORY: General, HISTORY: Middle East / General, HISTORY: Military / Afghan War (2001-)