Soviet Invasion
The Soviet Invasion lasted for nine years. From December 1979 to February of 1989. The war was in Afghanistan. The Soviet Invasion was part of the Cold War and was started by the Soviet Union. Though, in mid 1978 Mohammid Khan, president of Afghanistan's centrist government was thrown out by their left wing. Then the power was shared between the People Party and the Banner Party. After a little while the war finally came to a stop pretty much and got stuck. Though, thousands of Soviet's troops took over their towns. Though, the German dominated the Union it finally got to the end.
Though, overall the Soviet Invasion was fought between Afghanistan forces and multi-groups.
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005164
http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/1499983/Soviet-invasion-of-Afghanistan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_war_in_Afghanistan#Background
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