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The term "disastrous" is being misused. Disastrous would be having one's city destroyed by a nuclear device, such as Hiroshima or Nagasaki in WW2. Or the German City of Dresden destroyed by massive waves of bombers dropping fire bombs on their city, killing thousands upon thousands of people. Those are examples of "Disastrous." The Soviets considered the Afghanistan War to be "their Vietnam" for the Soviet Union, and they withdrew. They lost approximately 10,000 Soviet Servicemen during the course of their nearly 9 years of fighting that war.
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Who fought the Soviet war?
The war was between the former Soviet Union and Afghanistan, started when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979.
Which country was invaded by the Soviet Union in 1979 causing a 10 year war?
The 1979 Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan.
Where did the Soviet Union intervene during the cold war?
The Soviet Union intervened in Afghanistan 27 December 1979 - 15 February 1989 .
When was the Soviet Union in war with Afghanistan?
From 27 December 1979 to 15 February 1989.
Who invaded Afghanistan in 1979?
Afghanistan was invaded by " The Soviet Union "
What does Churchill claim that the Soviet Union wanted?
The Soviet Union wanted war.
What led to the end of dtente?
The Soviet Union invading Afghanistan is what ended detente between the Soviet Union and the United States. The Soviet war in Afghanistan began in 1979.
Why did the Afghanistan war in 1979 happen?
The Afghanistan war in 1979, often referred to as the Soviet-Afghan War, occurred when the Soviet Union intervened to support the communist government of Afghanistan against a growing insurgency of Islamist guerrillas known as the Mujahideen. The Soviet Union aimed to maintain its influence in the region and prevent the spread of Western ideologies during the Cold War. The conflict escalated as Afghan resistance intensified, leading to a protracted and brutal war that lasted until 1989, significantly impacting Afghanistan and contributing to the eventual dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Who was the east Germany occupied by after the war?
The Soviet Union.
Does the Soviet Union join Germany in world war 2?
No. The Soviet Union did enter World War 2 but on the other side. Germany invaded and then forced the Soviet Union into the war
What conflict was called the Soviet Union Vietnam?
The conflict often referred to as the "Soviet Union's Vietnam" is the Soviet-Afghan War, which lasted from 1979 to 1989. Similar to the Vietnam War for the United States, the Soviet Union faced significant resistance from Afghan guerrilla fighters known as the Mujahideen, leading to a protracted and costly military engagement. The war drained Soviet resources, contributed to domestic discontent, and ultimately played a role in the dissolution of the Soviet Union. It is often characterized by its challenging terrain, the fierce resistance of local forces, and the geopolitical implications during the Cold War.
During World War 2 was it russia or Soviet Union?
it was the the soviet union
