Soviet Invasion Of Afghanistan

Question 1

Why did the soviets invade

Answer 1

They wanted access over the oil-rich country an wanted to avoid an islamic takeover, something which occured in iran.
An afghan communist Karmal offered to form a pro-soviet government if they helped defeat Amin.
On christmas day 1979 they invaded, amin executed and replaced by krmal

Question 2

Why did this lead to the end of detente

Answer 2

In the carter doctrine, president carted promised to stop the soviets from extending their influence towards the middle east.
CIA provided weapons ans funded an islamix group to fight againgst the soviets. Exports of US grain were stopped. Usa boycutted 1980 soviet olympics

Question 3

Consequences

Answer 3

Second cold war, 1979-85USA star wars project - shooting down any potential nukes