--- product_id: 23159571 title: "The Soviet-Afghan War: How a Superpower Fought and Lost Paperback – February 5, 2002" brand: "lester w. graumichael a. gress" price: "157.88 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/23159571-the-soviet-afghan-war-how-a-superpower-fought-and-lost store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Soviet-Afghan War: How a Superpower Fought and Lost Paperback – February 5, 2002 **Brand:** lester w. graumichael a. gress **Price:** 157.88 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Soviet-Afghan War: How a Superpower Fought and Lost Paperback – February 5, 2002 by lester w. graumichael a. gress - **How much does it cost?** 157.88 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/23159571-the-soviet-afghan-war-how-a-superpower-fought-and-lost) ## Best For - lester w. graumichael a. gress enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted lester w. graumichael a. gress brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Soviet-Afghan War: How a Superpower Fought and Lost Paperback – February 5, 2002 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Z9XIAcSkL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Detailed, insightful, yet incomplete. *by G***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 7, 2010* The translators and editors went to great pains not only to bring this detailed product of the Russian General Staff's analysis to English speakers, but have added their own analysis as well, with more up-to-date and more objective perspectives. This book will inform the readers on every aspect of Soviet operations inside Afghanistan, from logistical and medical issues, to large-scale motorized infantry tactics. Seemingly nothing was left out, except for one thing: why the Soviets lost! Also lacking was more detail on the Mujahideen perspective on the war. Accounts of Mujahideen activity were told entirely from the Soviet perspective. In fairness, this book sources only one document, and information about the inner workings of Mujahideen forces and Afghan society might have been sparse prior to 2002. But the book fails to address the non-military reasons for the war's failure, and let's face it, the Mujahideen were no match for the LCOSF in open warfare, which leaves the non-military aspects of Soviet occupation as the deciding factor in the outcome. The author makes only vague references to the effects of the occupation on the populace, the problems with the legitimacy of the DRA government, and the extent of foreign support to the Mujahideen, leaving the reader to draw his or her own conclusions about what finally forced the Soviets out. Overall, a very comprehensive, if limited, analysis of the war. I would recommend supplementing this book with other publications, such as the US Army Counterinsurgency Field Manual (ISBN-13: 978-0226841519). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I dare you to find an adjective. *by J***M on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 1, 2006* Ah, the great literary prose of Nabakov and Dostoyevsky this is not. Keep in mind this is an official Soviet study of the conflict. For those wondering just how colorful an after-action report from the monolithic socialist empire can be, wonder no more.You get what you pay for, this is the literary equivalent of the cold, soul-killing, concrete block architecture employed by the soviets through Eastern Europe and Afghanistan.If you can get past all of that, and it is a DIFFICULT read, you will find a level of detail and thoroughness without peer. It is similar to books published by our own government. Lots of numbers, lots of diagrams, and tons of information (20 pages on Ammunition Combat Service Support anyone?). The reader will need a decent level of understanding of military science - because the book does not stop long to explain concepts, and assumes quite a bit of the reader.In conclusion, it is the type of book you only really begin to enjoy when you have finished it. A worthy undertaking. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Only useful to tactician and strategists. *by T***E on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 23, 2021* Too soon to tell.I've only barely started it yet you email asking for a review.Wait,and I will fill this in once read./A very dry,boring,overview from the format of a war college.Strategy and tactics,not personnel accounts.Perhaps one could say,"useless" to the layman-student of history. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/23159571-the-soviet-afghan-war-how-a-superpower-fought-and-lost](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/23159571-the-soviet-afghan-war-how-a-superpower-fought-and-lost) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-02*