This section will focus on the history of the ten year Soviet intervention in Afghanistan.  The order of battle for the Soviet 40th army will be covered here along with supporting units from the MVD and border guard formations.  You will also find a year-by-year overviews of the conflict here.  Other features will include descriptions of major military campaigns, heroes of the war, and the cost of the war in men and equipment.

• The Soviet Order of Battle

• Soviet Commanders

• Opposing Forces - The Mujahideen

• Weapons, Vehicles, and Equipment

• Afghan War Timeline

• Major Campaigns

• Soviet Heroes

• Costs of the War

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