Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war illustrated edition kindle edition by grau, lester k. It provides an understanding of guerrilla field craft, tactics, techniques and procedures. How did the mujahideen defeat the soviets, and how did their. Jun 22, 2003 the book might also have addressed popular myths or conceptions about the war for example, the u.
This is a book for the combatarms company and field grade officer and nco. Its vignettes were more of a catalog of soviet failures than they were good examples of mujahideen tactics. The mujahideen fought against soviet and dra troops during the soviet war in afghanistan 19791989. The guerrilla force is largely or entirely organized in small units that are dependent on the support of the local population. Technology has added rangeand accuracy, but the terrain still dictates tactics and the mujahideen were quite comfortable applying their timehonored tactics against a modern foe. In the context of afghanistan during the late 20th century, the mujahideen were islamic warriors defending their country from the soviet union, which invaded afghanistan in 1979 and fought a bloody war there for a decade. Strategy and tactics of guerrilla warfare wikipedia. In 1989 the soviet union withdrew its forces from afghanistan. It was only through the good graces of the special forces in fort bragg and. Instead, they pulled out immediately after their success. Buy a cheap copy of the other side of the mountain book by lester w. Tactically, the guerrilla army makes the repetitive attacks far from the opponents center of gravity with a view to keeping. Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war ali ahmad jalali, lester w. Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war english edition ebook.
Much more innovation was required from the soviet forces. When the mujahideen had it good, they had it very good indeed. Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war conflict studies research centre isbn 1903584590 january 2002 background. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war illustrated edition ebook written by lester k. Soviet combat tactics in afghanistan, published for the united states marine corps in 1996, offers a chronicle of the afghan war by the warfighters. The other side of the mountain illustrated with over a hundred maps. Jan 18, 2002 no one predicted the soviet union would withdraw in defeat in 1989. Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war illustrated edition. This is the stronger of graus books on the sovietafghan war by far. Feb 12, 2018 however, the mujahideen failed to exploit the initiative they achieved through surprise by moving to the road to complete the destruction of a demoralized and panicked enemy. This book is a companion piece to the bear went over the mountain. It is told in the words of the mujahideen themselves and provides a dramatic and graphic document of what coalition forces can expect if they become embroiled in a land war. This paper is largely a paraphrase of two excellent books.
Having read both of lester graus sovietafghan war tactics books, i would say that the other side of the mountain was far inferior to the bear went over the mountain. This list shows military equipment used by the mujahideen during the sovietafghan war. Jan 20, 2010 the book relates a group of stories by location and type of activity and then critiques the tactics of the mujahideen and their enemies in these combat actions. Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war by ali ahmad jalali, lester w. It goes into some detail about the historical cultural lifestyle of the afghan people who have successfully prevailed against the greatest invading armies going back to alexander the. With more than 100 firsthand reports from mujahideen combat veterans and maps illustrating locations and disposition of forces, this book is a tactical look at a decentralized army of footmobile guerrillas as they wage war against a superior force. List of military equipment used by mujahideen during soviet.
Mujahideen usmc tactics in the sovietafghan war with several new mciadeveloped vignettes from recent u. The book relates a group of stories by location and type of activity and then critiques the tactics of the mujahideen and their enemies in these combat actions. Many weapons were also captured from soviet or dra forces. Jun 01, 2011 technology has added rangeand accuracy, but the terrain still dictates tactics and the mujahideen were quite comfortable applying their timehonored tactics against a modern foe. The after action reports contained in the other side of the mountain focus on the mujahideen tactics that made these commanders, mostly made up of civilians, such a force to be reckoned with.
The soviets withdrew from that country in 1989, leaving the afghan factions to fight it out in a civil war. This book and its companion volume, the bear went over the mountain. It is told in the words of the mujahideen themselves and provides a dramatic and graphic document of what coalition forces can expect if they become embroiled in a land war in afghanistan. This book was designed as the companion to bear went over the mountain. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Afghan insurgent tactics, techniques, and procedures field guide. Rhodes represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in indiana state library. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. The other side of the mountain mujahideen tactics in the. Originally printed in very limited numbers in 1995, this book is a companion. When the soviet union invaded afghanistan in 1979, few experts believed that the fledgling mujahideen resistance movement had a chance of withstanding the modern, mechanized, technologicallyadvanced soviet army.
Based on hundreds of interviews with former mujahideen in the mid 1990s, it is an invaluble account of how asymmetric warfare looks from the guerrillas side. In particular, the chapter on urban combat will be of great interest to commanders concerned with force protection. Guerrilla warfare, military history, military policy, sovietafghan war, counterinsurgency. The mujahideen obtained weapons from many sources, mostly supplied by the cia during operation cyclone and channeled through pakistan. Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war by jalali, ali ahmad. A superb book on the soviet afghan war up there with the bear went over the mountain. I translated it and added commentary to produce the bear went over the mountain. The main strategy and tactics of guerrilla warfare tend to involve the use of a small attacking, mobile force against a large, unwieldy force. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. No one predicted the soviet union would withdraw in defeat in 1989.
This failure to fully exploit an ambush became a hallmark of mujahideen hit and run tactics throughout the war. The extraordinary story of how the wildest man in congress and a rogue cia agent changed the history of our times. Mujahideen tactics in the sovierafghan war, by ali ahmad jalali and lester w. The book might also have addressed popular myths or conceptions about the war for example, the u. Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war by ali ahmad jalali and lester w. Insurgency against communist rule 197892 of theseknown collectively as the mujahideen arabic. It is also another translation from original works by the soviet genreral staff, this time a collection of papers based on their analysis of the armies performance over its extended deployment in afghanistan. 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. Whilst it covers the general background to the war and the organisation and equipment of the mujahideen, its real value lies in the chapters on operational art, combined arms tactics, combat arms branch tactics, combat support and combat service support. Afghan insurgent tactics, techniques, and procedures field. Senior leaders will also find valuable insights for training and supporting guerrilla forces as well as defending against. Lester w grau illustrated with over a hundred maps. Afghan guerrilla warfare is a study of operations and actions of the afghan mujahideen resistance fighting against the soviet forces in afghanistan 197989. In 1992, i was visiting moscow and received a copy of a soviet military lessonslearned book from afghanistan.
The cold war period muslim guerrillas known as the mujahideen, variously commanded by regional afghan warlords heavily subsidized by the united states, fighting against afghan and soviet forces. This book tells the story of the sovietafghan war in the words of the mujahideen guerrillas themselves. The mujahideen fought against soviet and dra troops during the soviet war in afghanistan19791989. The book might also have addressed popular myths or conceptions about the warfor example, the u. When the soviet union invaded afghanistan in 1979, few experts believed that the fledgling mujahideen resistance movement had a chance of withstanding the. Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war jalali, ali ahmad. The word mujahideen comes from the same arabic root as jihad, which means struggle. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the other side of the mountain. Mujahideen project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. Above all, the lessons in this book should help small unit lead. List of military equipment used by mujahideen during. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the other side of the mountain. Outnumbered and outgunned, they used classic guerrilla tactics to gradually wear down and finally defeat the soviet army.
Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war kindle edition by jalali, ali ahmad, grau, lester w download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. How did the mujahideen defeat the soviets, and how did. Afghan insurgent tactics, techniques, and procedures field guide based on the other side of the mountain. It is the definitive history of the us civil war it gives equal treatment to both sides, and is more than one million words, but is never boring. It has application in basic and advanced officer and nco courses as well as special warfare courses. Its borders were arbitrarily drawn by outside powers. Rhodes represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in brigham young university. The authors were well received and generously assisted by various mujahideen who willingly talked about their long, bitter war. They made use of an arsenal of guerrilla tactics to thwart the soviets, such as laying ambushes or blowing up gas pipelines between the two countries.
Mujahideen forces caused serious casualties to the soviet forces, and made the war very costly for the soviet union. When the soviet union invaded afghanistan in 1979, few experts believed the fledgling mujahideen resistance movement had a chance of withstanding the modern. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. However, the mujahideen failed to exploit the initiative they achieved through surprise by moving to the road to complete the destruction of a demoralized and panicked enemy. This list shows military equipment used by the mujahideen during the sovietafghan. Many districts and cities then fell to the mujahideen. Sep 17, 2019 the word mujahideen comes from the same arabic root as jihad, which means struggle. Grau 2010, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Rhodes overview originally printed in very limited numbers in 1995, this book is a companion piece to the bear went over the mountain. For ten years the mujahideen fought a military superpower that had invaded their homeland. Mujahideen tactics in the soviet afghan war from the worlds largest community of readers. These uprisings, along with internal fighting and coups within the government between the peoples and banner factions, prompted the soviets to invade the country in december 1979, sending in some. This is a book about death and survival, adaptation and perseverance. The mujahideen received arms by way of pakistan and iran, both of which share a border.
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