Russian Invasion of Afghanistan (dec 24, 1979 – feb 15, 1989)
Description:
Description: The Russian Invasion of Afghanistan was a result of Russia’s fear of losing its communist proxy in Afghanistan. The invasion of Afghanistan caused Russia to be put in a difficult position because of the significant amount of money lost.Significance: This event was used as proof that the communist system is very flawed.
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Date:
dec 24, 1979
feb 15, 1989
~ 9 years