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mods: Afghanistan the first five years of Soviet occupation Amstutz, J. Bruce 1928- creator text bibliography History. dcu 1986 monographic eng print xxvi, 545 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm From the Publisher (B & N): Dr. J. Bruce Amstutz, US charge d'affaires in Kabul from 1977 to 1980, begins his treatment of the first five years of Soviet occupation with an historical overview of years of Russian meddling in Afghan affairs. He follows this account with a first-hand report of the 1979 invasion, and analyzes the intervention from political, military, and economic perspectives. Important issues are: Afghan political factions, leaders, the human rights and refugee problems, diplomatic efforts to settle conflict, and Soviet measures to repress the Afghans. Illustrations -- Foreward -- Preface -- Great Game: 1837-1944 -- Origins of Soviet interest in Afghanistan -- Socialist king, Amanullah Khan (1919-1929) -- Conclusion -- Growing Soviet Involvement, 1945-1979 -- Soviet influence grows -- Soviet and US objectives in the postwar decades -- People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (The Afghan Communist Party) -- Communists come to power -- Reasons for Soviet invasion -- Conclusion -- Second State Of The Afghan Revolution -- Setting on 28 December 1979 -- Structure of political power -- Evolution of PDPA and DRA leadership -- Biographic sketches of PDPA and DRA leaders -- Problems and evolution of the PDPA -- Conclusion -- Politics Of The Resistance -- Background -- Opposition groups in Peshawar: attempts at unification -- Resistance groups in Iran -- Resistance movement within Afghanistan -- Leftist resistance groups -- Fighting among guerrilla bands -- Conclusion -- Military Struggle -- Overview And Tactics -- Longest Soviet foreign war -- Conflicting claims of territorial control -- Kabul: safest of the Soviet-held cities? -- Soviet counterinsurgency strategy -- Mujahidin tactics -- Conclusion -- Opposing Forces -- Balance of military forces -- …