5. Afghanistan (1979 - 1992) (ATL)
This page covers the fighting in Afghanistan that started in 1979 with the Soviet invasion of this country. We have also covered the causes of the conflict in European region Paper 3 Topic 16 ATL: Khrushchev and Brezhnev Note that this topic is part of Paper 2 Cold War Topic 12, Rivalry, Mistrust and Accord; the Soviet invasion can also be used as an example of a Cold War crisis. Guiding questions: Why did the Soviet...