The 'second cold war' Flashcards
What were the two sides in the civil war in Afghanistan?
The Muslims and Soviets
When did the Soviet army invade Afghanistan?
December, 1979
How many Soviet troops were in Afghanistan by 1980?
14,500 troops were in Afghanistan
Who boycotted the Moscow Olympic Games in 1980?
The USA
What happend four years later in retaliation?
Russians boycotted the LA Olympics
Who replaced President Carter as President in 1981?
Ronald Reagan
By how much did he then increase weapon spending shortly afterwards?
43% of 71 billion
What did he cut to afford this?
Education and troops
What was Reagan’s intentions with this spending on weapon?
To be superior in terms of weapons when compared to Russia.
What did SALT II stand for and what was in this agreement?
Strategic Arms Limitation Talks and it was agreed from a series of talk between the Soviets and America to reduce the manufacture the strtegic nucleur weapons.
Why was fighting in Afghanistan difficult for the Soviets?
Because they couldn’t control all parts of Afghanistan since they lacked the proper military tactics for guerilla warfare with the mountainous terrain, as well as untrained troops and violent retaliation from many Afghan groups.
Who financed the Mujahidin?
The USA under Ronald Reagan’s order.
Why did Afghans dislike the Soviets?
They hated the soviet intervention.
How many soviet soldiers died in the war?
Around 15,000
How much did the USSR spend on the conflict?
Around £6 billion.
