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Soviet invasion of Afghanistan: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date December 1979
Location Afghanistan
Participants Soviet Union

Photos

A Soviet tank with soldiers rides down a rural road past buildings and a group of civilians during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979.
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan; Afghan War
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
Afghan War
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