Afghanistan Cave Complexes 1979–2004: Mountain strongholds of the Mujahideen, Taliban & Al Qaeda (Fortress, 26) - Softcover

Bahmanyar, Mir

Softcover

ISBN 10: 184176776X ISBN 13: 9781841767765

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

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 strengthened these positions in the 1990s. Following the events of September 11, 2001, these cave systems have once more come to prominence and sites such as Tora Bora and Zhawar Kili have featured in news headlines around the world. This title provides an analysis of these caves and underground systems, and discusses the U.S.-led Coalition's tactical approach to dislodging the enemy from these fortified positions.

About this title

About the Author:

Mir Bahmanyar served in the US Army from 1986-89, and currently is an independent film producer and writer. He received a BA in history from the University of California, Berkeley, and specializes in US Army Ranger history. Along with fellow ex-servicemen he has set up www.suasponte.com, a site dedicated to the history of the Rangers. Mir lives in Los Angeles, California, with his Pitbull and Akita dogs.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 184176776X
• ISBN 13: 9781841767765
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Palmer Ian