Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan (25 Dez 1979 Jahr – 15 Feb 1989 Jahr)

Beschreibung:

The Soviet Union intervened in support of the Afghan communist government in its conflict with anticommunist Muslim guerrillas during the Afghan War and remained in Afghanistan until mid-February 1989. The Soviet war in Afghanistan was a war initially fought between the forces of the Afghanistan government and foreign mercenaries. Without proper equipment and training, the Afghanistan government had to eventually seek the aid of the Soviet Union.The entry of the Soviet Union into the country caused an immediate increase in the number of foreign soldiers. Massive military campaigns against these soldiers caused extensive destruction of local infrastructure and death, causing the local population to side with the anti-government forces. This change caused a loss of support for the Soviet military presence, creating nation-wide resistance, and the eventual quagmire. The anti-government forces had support from many countries, mainly the United States and Pakistan.