Soviet troops entered Afghanistan on 25 December 1979. Despite its great military advantage, the USSR would not manage to gain control over the country and suffered a costly defeat. The policy of detente was discountinued and the Cold War flared up.
Soviet troops entered Afghanistan on 25 December 1979. Despite its great military advantage, the USSR would not manage to gain control over the country and suffered a costly defeat. The policy of detente was discountinued and the Cold War flared up.