The other side of the mountain
Subtitle: Mujahideen tactics in the Soviet-Afghan War
By: by Ali Ahmad Jalali and Lester W. Grau ; introduction by John E. Rhodes.
Contributors: Grau, Lester W.; United States. Marine Corps. Studies and Analysis Division.
Publisher: U.S. Marine Corps, Studies and Analysis Division
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Quantico, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 419
Subjects: Guerrilla warfare -- Afghanistan -- History -- 20th century; Afghanistan -- History -- Soviet occupation, 1979-1989
Description: When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979, few experts believed that the fledgling Mujahideen resistance movement had a chance of withstanding the Soviet Army. in 1989, realizing they were trapped in an unwinnable war where they were suffering "death from a thousand cuts" by an intractable enemy who had no hope of winning, but fought on because it was the right thing to do, the Soviet Union withdrew from Afghanistan. Few studies of guerrilla warfare from the guerrilla's perspective exist. To capture this perspective and the tactical experience of the Mujahideen, the United States Marine Corps commissioned this study and sent two retired combat veterans to interview Mujahideen. From those interviews has come this work, which tells the guerillas' story as interpreted by military professionals. This is a book about death and survival, adaptation and perseverance. It provides an understanding of guerrilla field craft, tactics, techniques and procedures.
Notes: Shipping list no.: 99-0099-P.
Includes index.