The mujahideen fought against soviet and dra troops during the soviet war in afghanistan19791989. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. 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. This paper is largely a paraphrase of two excellent books. For ten years the mujahideen fought a military superpower that had invaded their homeland. Mujahideen tactics in the sovierafghan war, by ali ahmad jalali and lester w. Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war illustrated edition.
The authors have produced a unique book which tells the guerrillas story as interpreted by military professionals. 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. 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. Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war english edition ebook. 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. 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. It was only through the good graces of the special forces in fort bragg and. Its vignettes were more of a catalog of soviet failures than they were good examples of mujahideen tactics. When the mujahideen had it good, they had it very good indeed. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the other side of the mountain. Afghan guerrilla warfare is a study of operations and actions of the afghan mujahideen resistance fighting against the soviet forces in afghanistan 197989. Grau 2010, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Its borders were arbitrarily drawn by outside powers.
Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war conflict studies research centre isbn 1903584590 january 2002 background. 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. Outnumbered and outgunned, they used classic guerrilla tactics to gradually wear down and finally defeat the soviet army. Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war by jalali, ali ahmad. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the other side of the mountain. Mujahideen usmc tactics in the sovietafghan war with several new mciadeveloped vignettes from recent u. The mujahideen received arms by way of pakistan and iran, both of which share a border. Instead, they pulled out immediately after their success. Originally printed in very limited numbers in 1995, this book is a companion. 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. List of military equipment used by mujahideen during soviet. Much more innovation was required from the soviet forces. Many districts and cities then fell to the mujahideen.
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 illustrated edition ebook written by lester k. Sep 17, 2019 the word mujahideen comes from the same arabic root as jihad, which means struggle. 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. 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.
The book might also have addressed popular myths or conceptions about the warfor example, the u. 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. This is a book about death and survival, adaptation and perseverance. When the soviet union invaded afghanistan in 1979, few experts believed that the fledgling mujahideen resistance movement had a chance of withstanding the. Lester w grau illustrated with over a hundred maps. Guerrilla warfare, military history, military policy, sovietafghan war, counterinsurgency. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. It provides an understanding of guerrilla field craft, tactics, techniques and procedures.
When the soviet union invaded afghanistan in 1979, few experts believed the fledgling mujahideen resistance movement had a chance of withstanding the modern. 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. This is a book for the combatarms company and field grade officer and nco. I translated it and added commentary to produce the bear went over the mountain. Outnumbered and outgunned, they used classic guerrilla tactics. 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. Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war illustrated. No one predicted the soviet union would withdraw in defeat in 1989. This book and its companion volume, the bear went over the mountain. Strategy and tactics of guerrilla warfare wikipedia.
Thus, a mujahid is someone who struggles or someone who fights. How did the mujahideen defeat the soviets, and how did their. Many weapons were also captured from soviet or dra forces. The word mujahideen comes from the same arabic root as jihad, which means struggle. Mujahideen tactics in the soviet afghan war from the worlds largest community of readers. Senior leaders will also find valuable insights for training and supporting guerrilla forces as well as defending against. Jan 18, 2002 no one predicted the soviet union would withdraw in defeat in 1989. This is the stronger of graus books on the sovietafghan war by far.
In 1989 the soviet union withdrew its forces from afghanistan. This book was designed as the companion to bear went over the mountain. Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war illustrated edition kindle edition by grau, lester k. Rhodes represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in brigham young university. The other side of the mountain illustrated with over a hundred maps. This failure to fully exploit an ambush became a hallmark of mujahideen hit and run tactics throughout the war. 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. This list shows military equipment used by the mujahideen during the sovietafghan war. The extraordinary story of how the wildest man in congress and a rogue cia agent changed the history of our times. 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 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. 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. Afghan insurgent tactics, techniques, and procedures field guide.
The main strategy and tactics of guerrilla warfare tend to involve the use of a small attacking, mobile force against a large, unwieldy force. The guerrilla force is largely or entirely organized in small units that are dependent on the support of the local population. Buy a cheap copy of the other side of the mountain book by lester w. Rhodes represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in indiana state library. Mujahideen forces caused serious casualties to the soviet forces, and made the war very costly for the soviet union. The soviets withdrew from that country in 1989, leaving the afghan factions to fight it out in a civil war. In 1992, i was visiting moscow and received a copy of a soviet military lessonslearned book from afghanistan. Afghan insurgent tactics, techniques, and procedures field. This book tells the story of the sovietafghan war in the words of the mujahideen guerrillas themselves.
The authors were well received and generously assisted by various mujahideen who willingly talked about their long, bitter war. Jun 22, 2003 the book might also have addressed popular myths or conceptions about the war for example, the u. 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. 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. This epic threevolume masterpiece is to war what gibbons decline and fall of the roman empire was to history. 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 list shows military equipment used by the mujahideen during the sovietafghan.
It has application in basic and advanced officer and nco courses as well as special warfare courses. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The mujahideen fought against soviet and dra troops during the soviet war in afghanistan 19791989. 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. 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. 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.
The other side of the mountain mujahideen tactics in the. 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. Afghan insurgent tactics, techniques, and procedures field guide based on the other side of the mountain. This book is a companion piece to the bear went over the mountain. Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war jalali, ali ahmad. List of military equipment used by mujahideen during. Rhodes overview originally printed in very limited numbers in 1995, this book is a companion piece to the bear went over the mountain. In particular, the chapter on urban combat will be of great interest to commanders concerned with force protection. How did the mujahideen defeat the soviets, and how did.
Mujahideen project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. 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, lester w. A superb book on the soviet afghan war up there with the bear went over the mountain. 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. Above all, the lessons in this book should help small unit lead. Mujahideen tactics in the sovietafghan war illustrated edition ebook. 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. 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.
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