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Duncanpup

(13,801 posts) Wed Jul 21, 2021, 05:41 PM Jul 2021

Soviet prisoners war Afghanistan [View all]

I found this (captivity and conversion a in-depth study of Soviet prisoners war in Afghanistan by Elliott Newton. At scholar works online

Really points out the problems the sov army from using central Asian troops in beginning in 79 the Uzbeks Tajiks from Muslim territory under kremlin control. And as well the desperation of Soviet soldiers on the ground , as old infantry soldier I found this interesting.

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Soviet prisoners war Afghanistan [View all] Duncanpup Jul 2021 OP

Seems weird. They were so devastating against the Nazis. rickyhall Jul 2021 #1

Agreed Duncanpup Jul 2021 #2

Today's Russkies are now Nazis/Fascists themselves. What goes around comes around. abqtommy Jul 2021 #3

I agree Duncanpup Jul 2021 #6

Even as Commies, they were fascist. marble falls Jul 2021 #10

The mudjahin kicked the Bear's ass on the way out. It went on full bore right to the border ... marble falls Jul 2021 #4

Chechnya the sov's Duncanpup Jul 2021 #5

And how! I saw video's the Chechens put out, they slaughtered their captives ... marble falls Jul 2021 #7

I can't remember if it was the first or second Chechen Duncanpup Jul 2021 #8

All I can say is the Chechens scare me. And the Afghanis are not to be taken lightly, either ... marble falls Jul 2021 #9

Exactly Duncanpup Jul 2021 #11