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Afghanistan Cave Complexes 1979-2004

By Ian Palmer , Mir Bahmanyar

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
2004
ISBN
9781841767765, 184176776X
Open Library ID
OL8922689M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
14 MB (14605314 bytes)
Series
Fortress
Edition
illustrated edition
Pages
66\66
Topic
History
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04

Description

Following the Soviet invasion in 1979, the Mujahideen defenders of Afghanistan developed and reinforced many natural cave systems to use as supply bases and defensive positions. The Taliban and Al Qaeda further developed these positions throughout the 1990s. Following the events of September 11, 2001, these cave systems have once more come to prominence and sites such as Tora Bora ("Black Dust," a series of individual caves) and Zhawar Kili (a large complex in eastern Afghanistan) have featured in news headlines around the world. This title provides a detailed analysis and visual documentation of these caves and underground systems. It also discusses the Coalition's tactical approach to dislodging the enemy from these fortified positions.

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