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A comprehensive study of both sides in the Afghan war.
In this compact edition, published in the midst of the conflict as it was happening, David Isby examines Soviet forces in Afghanistan during the war of 1979-1989. The origins and conduct of the war and the operational organisation of Soviet forces are discussed, and Afghan resistance and weaponry is also explored.
Featuring colour plates by Ron Volstad, this detailed examination of the troops that fought on both sides is ideal for those with an interest in modern conflicts.

Produktbeschreibung
A comprehensive study of both sides in the Afghan war.

In this compact edition, published in the midst of the conflict as it was happening, David Isby examines Soviet forces in Afghanistan during the war of 1979-1989. The origins and conduct of the war and the operational organisation of Soviet forces are discussed, and Afghan resistance and weaponry is also explored.

Featuring colour plates by Ron Volstad, this detailed examination of the troops that fought on both sides is ideal for those with an interest in modern conflicts.
Autorenporträt
David C Isby is an experienced author, having written or edited 20 books and over 350 articles in journals such as Jane's Intelligence Review and Air Force Monthly. His work on World War 2 military aviation includes Jane's At the Controls - The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress (London, 1999, Harper Collins) and editing three volumes of Luftwaffe accounts. He is an experienced pilot (and son of a USAAF C-47 navigator).