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Afghanistan has always been a poor, backward, and illiterate country. It was not a paradise nor was it like Canada. It has also been a peaceful and independent country, one that has had a history of many wars. Beginning in 1933 and until 1973 Afghanistan was ruled by a monarchy, yet he let the tribes in Afghanistan rule for themselves. The Afghanistan War is commonly referred to as "Russia's Vietnam". The war was especially devastated to the USSR because it led to their downfall and the embarrassment of their once mighty army.

In 1955 Afghanistan asked the US for help in military matters, Training their army and giving them new weapons and supplies. The US refused because they did not want to upset Pakistan, who was having their problems with Afghanistan. They did not want to upset them because they were good customers. Then Afghanistan turned to the USSR for support. They were only too happy to help. This was the start of Russia's involvement in the Afghan government.......

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Title: Russia In Afghanistan
Approximate Word Count: 1719
Approximate Pages: 7 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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