Title: Afgantsy : the Russians in Afghanistan, 1979-89 /
Authors: Braithwaite, Rodric, 1932-
Publisher: Oxford University Press,
Year: 2011
Subjects: Soviet Union. Military life History.; Soviet Union. History.; Soviets (People) Afghanistan History.; Russians Afghanistan History; Soldiers Afghanistan History; Soldiers Soviet Union History.; Afghanistan History; Afghanistan History Social aspects.
Contents: Prologue -- The road to Kabul -- Paradise lost -- The tragedy begins -- The decision to intervene -- The storming of the palace -- Aftermath -- The disasters of war -- The 40th Army goes to war -- The nationbuilders -- Soldiering -- Fighting -- Devastation and disillusion -- The long goodbye -- Going home -- The road to the bridge -- The war continues -- A land fit for heroes -- Epilogue: The reckoning -- Annex 1: Timeline -- Annex 2: Order of battle of the 40th Army -- Annex 3: The Alliance of Seven and its leaders -- Annex 4: Indo-China, Vietnam, Algeria, Afghanistan : a comparison.