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Afghanistan War: The Soviet Lesson Not Learned

bravenewfoundation [ http://www.youtube.com/user/bravenewfoundation ]
December 22, 2009

To get all of our videos, go to: http://rethinkafghanistan.com/

Thirty years ago on December 27, 1979 Russia invaded Afghanistan. After a gruesome conflict that lasted nearly ten years the Russian army withdrew facing an unwinnable scenario. The episode marks a dark era in Russian and Afghanistan history, leaving many to wonder if anything was accomplished.

Thirty years later and with the U.S. in its 8th year of occupation, Rethink Afghanistan interviews former Soviet veterans of the war and Afghan leaders of that time who believe the U.S. is repeating their mistakes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF3eq-8G4UQ [with comments]


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Christmas Eve Is the 3,000th Day in Afghanistan and 30th Anniversary of the Russian Invasion
Rep. Eric J.J. Massa
December 23, 2009 01:41 PM
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rep-eric-jj-massa/christmas-eve-is-the-3000_b_402074.html [with comments]


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