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Commissioned by the U.S. Marine Corps, The Other Side of the Mountain offers a detailed study of Mujahideen tactics during the Soviet-Afghan War, based on firsthand accounts from veteran fighters. Organized thematically, the book examines key combat scenarios such as ambushes, raids, and strongpoint attacks, presenting vivid vignettes of specific battles. It highlights how the Mujahideen leveraged terrain mastery, adaptive strategies, and relentless determination to counter a technologically superior adversary. This work serves as an essential resource for military professionals seeking insights into guerrilla warfare and the enduring principles of asymmetric conflict.
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Commissioned by the U.S. Marine Corps, The Other Side of the Mountain offers a detailed study of Mujahideen tactics during the Soviet-Afghan War, based on firsthand accounts from veteran fighters. Organized thematically, the book examines key combat scenarios such as ambushes, raids, and strongpoint attacks, presenting vivid vignettes of specific battles. It highlights how the Mujahideen leveraged terrain mastery, adaptive strategies, and relentless determination to counter a technologically superior adversary. This work serves as an essential resource for military professionals seeking insights into guerrilla warfare and the enduring principles of asymmetric conflict.

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