How did the invasion of Afghanistan affect USA - USSR relations 1979 Flashcards
What were the two sides
In the civil war in
Afghanistan ?
The two sides in the war of Afghanistan were the talibans
And Osama bin ladens al Qaida against afghan government al Qaida AMIN.aided by USA,GB,NATO,EUROPEANS and UNs.
What AMINS believed were that reject religion this was a suggestion of discontent government.however Russians also said they were in pivoted by AMINS.that why they had a holy
( religious ) war.
When did the soviet states army invade afghanistan?
soviets invade afghanistan
December 25, 1979 – February 15, 1989
Soviet a afghan war lasted over 9 years from December 1979- February 1989.
The mujahideen sought against soviet a army & allied forces.
How many soviet troops were in Afghanistan in 1980
Soviets invaded the country on the night December
24th 1979 sending
300,000 troops.(Roughlly)
Who boycotted the Moscow olympics games in 1980?
The soviets invasion of Afghanistan in December
1979 spurred US president Jimmy Carter to issue an
Ultimatum on January 20 1980.
Soviet troops did not
Withdraw from Afghanistan
Within one month, the United States would boycott the Moscow olympics in
summer 1980.
What happened four years later retaliation?
In retaliation, 4 years later soviet states botcotted
L.A olympics.
Who replaced president carter as president in 1981?
In 1981 president carter was replaced as president by Ronald Reagan.
By how much did he increase weapon spending shortly afterwards?
Ronald Reagan spent 456.5 billion in 1987 and compared to 325.1 billion in 1980 and 339.6 million 1981.
What did roanld reagen cut of to afford this?
Troops and education
What was the salt 2 stand
for and what was in the agreement?
the second treaty between the United States and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics resulting from the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks.
During a summit meeting in Vienna, President Jimmy Carter and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev sign the SALT-II agreement dealing with limitations and guidelines for nuclear weapons. The treaty, which never formally went into effect, proved to be one of the most controversial U.S.-Soviet agreements of the Cold War.
The treaty basically established numerical equality between the two nations in terms of nuclear weapons delivery systems. It also limited the number of MIRV missiles (missiles with multiple, independent nuclear warheads). In truth, the treaty did little or nothing to stop, or even substantially slow down, the arms race. Nevertheless, it met with unrelenting criticism in the United States. The treaty was denounced as a “sellout” to the Soviets, one that would leave America virtually defenseless against a whole range of new weapons not mentioned in the agreement.
Why was fighting in Afghanistan diificult for
soviets.
The Mujahdeen proved to be a formidable opponent. They were equipped with old rifles but had a knowledge of the mountains around Kabal and the weather conditions that would be encountered there. The Russians resorted to using napalm, poison gas and helicopter gun ships against the Mujahdeen – but they experienced exactly the same military scenario the Americans had done in Vietnam.
By 1982, the Mujahdeen controlled 75% of Afghanistan despite fighting the might of the world’s second most powerful military power. Young conscript Russian soldiers were no match against men fuelled by their religious belief. Though the Russian army had a reputation, the war in Afghanistan showed the world just how poor it was outside of military displays. Army boots lasted no more than 10 days before falling to bits in the harsh environment of the Afghanistan mountains. Many Russian soldiers deserted to the Mujahdeen. Russian tanks were of little use in the mountain passes.
The United Nations had condemned the invasion as early as January 1980 but a Security Council motion calling for the withdrawal of Russian forces had been vetoed……by Russia
Who financed the
mujahideens?
In 1981 the new Reagan administration, with the backing of the committees, began to increase the funding of the Afghan program significantly and to provide the mujahedin with more sophisticated weapons and other forms of assistance. By 1984, the funding had reached $60 million a year, an amount the Saudi government matched.
DCI Casey thought the time was right for a quantum leap to extend the program’s objectives and resources even further. In the fall of 1984, after consulting with the committees, he told the Saudis the United States would raise its contribution to $250 million in 1985, increasing it several times over in a single year. From here on, the aim would be to push the Soviets out of Afghanistan.
Why did afghans dislike the soviets?
The Afghans began to dislike Soviet intervention but initially didn’t have the required weapons, training or backing of other countries. They resisted as much as they could.
How many soviets died in the war?
The war began in December 1979, and lasted until February 1989. About 15,000 Soviet soldiers were killed, and about 35,000 were wounded. About one million Afghan civilians were killed. The anti-government forces had support from many countries, mainly the United States and Pakistan.
How much the USSR spend in the conflict?
By the mid-1980s the Soviet contingent was increased to 108,800 and fighting increased throughout the country, but the military and diplomatic cost of the war to the USSR was high.
Leader of afghans?
The leaders of Afghanistan during the war included General Secretary Babrak Karmal and President Mohammad Najibullah. Soviet Union leaders included Leonid Brezhnev and Mikhail Gorbachev. Leaders from the Mujahideen included Ahmad Shah Massoud (nicknamed the Lion of Panjshir) and Abdul Haq. US Presidents during this time were Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.
The leaders of the Soviet Union became concerned that President Amin was having discussions with the United States. On December 24, 1979 the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. They had President Amin put to death and installed their own leader, President Babrak Karmal.
