War in a Distant Country, Afghanistan: Invasion and Resistance

David C. Isby

Arms and Armour, 1989 - History - 128 pages

Offers a detailed analysis of the conflict in Afghanistan, outlining problems the Afghans faced in battling a hugely superior force, and the Soviet Union's inability to defeat the determined guerilla forces of the Mujahadeen

About the author

David C. Isby lives in Arlington, VA.

Bibliographic information

• Title: War in a Distant Country, Afghanistan: Invasion and Resistance
• Author: David C. Isby
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Arms and Armour, 1989
• ISBN: 0853687692, 9780853687696
• Length: 128 pages
• Subjects: History / General