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Title: AFGHANISTAN CAVE COMPLEXES 1979-2004
MOUNTAIN STRONGHOLDS OF THE MUJAHIDEEN, TALIBAN & AL QAEDA
By: Mir Bahmanyar, Ian Palmer (Illus)
Format: Electronic book text

List price: £10.99


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ISBN 10: 1780966296
ISBN 13: 9781780966298
Publisher: BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC (DIGITAL)
Pub. date: 20 April, 2012
Series: Fortress
Pages: 64
Description: Following the Soviet invasion in 1979, the Mujahideen defenders of Afghanistan developed and reinforced many natural cave systems to use as supply bases and defensive positions. The Taliban and Al Qaeda further strengthened these positions in the 1990s. This title provides an analysis of these caves and underground systems.
Synopsis: Following the Soviet invasion in 1979, the Mujahideen defenders of Afghanistan developed and reinforced many natural cave systems to use as supply bases and defensive positions. The Taliban and Al Qaeda further strengthened these positions in the 1990s. Following the events of September 11, 2001, these cave systems have once more come to prominence and sites such as Tora Bora and Zhawar Kili have featured in news headlines around the world. This title provides an analysis of these caves and underground systems, and discusses the U.S.-led Coalition's tactical approach to dislodging the enemy from these fortified positions.
Illustrations: 77 col
Publication: UK
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Returns: Non-returnable
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