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Did the US fight a war in Afghanistan because of communism?
It was a "secret war" which was not the best kept secret. Afghanistan was invaded by the USSR in 1980, and the US supplied the Afghan resistance (called the Mujahideen) with modern firepower to fight them, much as Communist countries supplied the North Vietnamese earlier, without committing their regular forces.
What countries have been at war with Afghanistan in the past?
The UK and the USSR.
What country tried to take over Afghanistan from 1979-1989?
The USSR.
What was the cause of the boycott of moscow Olympics?
In 1979, USSR invaded Afghanistan.
Was the invasion of USSR on Afghanistan after World War 2?
Yes 1979
What made osama bin aden and the CIA partners?
Fighting against the Soviet (USSR) forces that invaded Afghanistan in 1979. Bin Laden and the CIA both wanted to fight against communism.
What country did USSR invade in 1979 that was much like your Vietnam war?
Afghanistan
How did Jimmy Carter peacefully to try and get the USSR out of Afghanistan?
Offering them free cardigans
Was Afghanistan part of USSR?
No, the soviets tried to claim it but after many years were repelled out.
USSR invasion of Afghanistan?
From 24 December 1979 to 15 February 1989.
What country did the US fail to aid during the 1990s?
Pakistan when the USSR was in Afghanistan
Did the US invaded Afghanistan in 1979?
No. The Soviet Union, or USSR, invaded Afghanistan in 1979. The US covertly supported the Mujahadeen in Afghanistan who were fighting against the Soviets. After ten years of fighting the Soviet Union withdrew from Afghanistan.
