The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan

Question 1

When was the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?

Answer 1

December 1979

Question 2

What happened on the 25th December - 1st January 1980 as part of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?

Answer 2

50,000 were sent to protect the People’s Democratic party of Afghanistan from the mujahideen - sticking to the treaty he had signed with Taraki in 1978

Question 3

How many Soviet troops were sent in to help the People’s Democratic party of Afghanistan?

Answer 3

50,000

Question 4

What happened on the 27th December 1979 as part of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?

Answer 4

Amin was shot and replaced by Kamal who was dependent on SU support

Question 5

What happened when Amin was replaced by Kamal to lead the People’s Democratic party of Afghanistan?

Answer 5

Many Afghan soldiers deserted to join the mujahideen

Question 6

What were the results of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan?

Answer 6

Eventual withdrawal of Soviet troops 1979-1989

Question 7

When did Soviet troops withdraw from Afghanistan?

Answer 7

1979-1989