Afghanistan Cave Complexes 1979-2004; Mountain Strongholds of the Mujahideen, Taliban & Al Qaeda - Hardcover

Bahmanyar, Mir

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1841769584 ISBN 13: 9781841769585

Publisher: Osprey Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

Afganistan Cave Complexes 1979-2004 Mountain strongholds of the Mujahideen, Taliban and Al Qaeda 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 throughout the 1990's. Following the events of September 11, 2001, these can e 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 book provides a detailed analysis of these caves and underground systems. It also discusses the US-led Coalition's tactical approach to dislodging the enemy form these fortified positions.

About this edition

• Publisher: Osprey Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1841769584
• ISBN 13: 9781841769585
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 64