Afghanistan The First Five Years Of Soviet Occupation

Dr. J. Bruce Amstutz, US charge daffaires in Kabul from 1977 to 1980, begins his treatment of the first five years of Soviet occupation with an historical overview of years of Russian meddling in Afghan affairs. He follows this account with a first-hand report of the 1979 invasion, & analyzes the intervention from political, military, & economic perspectives. Important issues are: Afghan political factions, leaders, the human rights & refugee problems, diplomatic efforts to settle conlict, & Soviet measures to repress the Afghans.

Author: J Bruce Amstutz

Publisher: National Defence University

Released Date: 1987