The Other Side of the Mountain: Mujahideen Tactics in the Soviet-Afghan War
Enriched edition. Unveiling Mujahideen's Strategic Brilliance in the Afghan WarBy Ali Ahmad Jalali
Length13h 13m
About this audiobook
In "The Other Side of the Mountain: Mujahideen Tactics in the Soviet-Afghan War," Ali Ahmad Jalali offers a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the guerrilla warfare techniques employed by the Afghan Mujahideen during the conflict with Soviet forces from 1979 to 1989. Written with meticulous attention to detail, Jalali's work combines firsthand accounts, strategic assessments, and a critical exploration of the socio-political environment of Afghanistan. The literary style interweaves vivid narratives with analytical rigor, making it both an academic asset and a gripping read. This exploration also situates itself within the broader geopolitical context of the Cold War, providing essential insights into the motivations and methodologies of resistance movements. Ali Ahmad Jalali, a key figure in Afghan military affairs and a former Afghan general, draws upon his extensive experience and personal knowledge of the war to illuminate the extraordinary resourcefulness of the Mujahideen. Having experienced the ravaging effects of the conflict firsthand, Jalali's perspective is both authentic and deeply informed by the tumultuous history of his homeland. His insights lend a unique authenticity to the narrative, making it an indispensable resource for understanding the dynamics of asymmetrical warfare. This book is highly recommended for scholars, military professionals, and anyone interested in the complexities of guerrilla warfare. It not only enriches the discourse surrounding military strategy but also humanizes the struggles of a nation in the throes of war, making it a compelling account of resilience and resistance that resonates far beyond the battlefield.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length13 hrs 13 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 8, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5The Other Side of the Mountain: Mujahideen Tactics in the Soviet-Afghan War
Show all chaptersShow less
6INTRODUCTION
7FOREWORD
8ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
9PREFACE
10About the Book
11VIGNETTE 1: AMBUSHES AT THE MAMUR HOTEL
12VIGNETTE 1: RAID ON THE TOTUMDARA SECURITY POST
13CHAPTER 3: SHELLING ATTACKS
14CHAPTER 4: ATTACKING A STRONG POINT
15CHAPTER 5: MINE WARFARE
16CHAPTER 6: BLOCKING ENEMY LINES OF COMMUNICATIONS
17CHAPTER 7: SIEGE WARFARE
18CHAPTER 8: DEFENDING AGAINST RAIDS
19CHAPTER 9: FIGHTING HELIBORNE INSERTIONS
20CHAPTER 10: DEFENDING AGAINST A CORDON AND SEARCH
21CHAPTER 11: DEFENDING BASE CAMPS
22CHAPTER 12: COUNTERAMBUSH
23CHAPTER 13: ENCIRCLEMENT
24CHAPTER 14: URBAN COMBAT
25CHAPTER 15: CONCLUSION
26Analysis
27Reflection
28Memorable Quotes
Frederick Douglass: All 3 Memoirs in One VolumeFrederick Douglass44h 9m$2 · $0.00
The Bark Canoes and Skin Boats of North America (Annotated)Howard Irving Chapelle, Tappan Adney13h 10m$2 · $0.00
I've Been to the MountaintopMartin Luther King48m5.0 (2)$11 · $0.00
RevolutionariesSanjeev Sanyal11h 23m$29 · $0.00
We Crossed a Bridge and It TrembledWendy Pearlman6h$24 · $0.00
Unbroken Bonds of BattleJohnny Joey Jones8h 31m$8 · $0.00
The Daughter of AuschwitzTova Friedman, Malcolm Brabant7h 54m$26 · $0.00
Lily's PromiseLily Ebert, Dov Forman8h 54m$29 · $0.00
Saving My EnemyBob Welch9h 11m$20
On Democracies and Death CultsDouglas Murray10h 38m$29 · $0.00
Across the RiverKent Babb11h 40m$29 · $0.00
Balcony Over Jerusalem: A Middle East Memoir - Israel, Palestine and BeyondJohn Lyons12h 37m$33 · $0.00
The Fire Next TimeJames Baldwin2h 25m$15
EnduranceAlfred Lansing6h 1m$20
LES MISERABLES (Illustrated Edition)Victor Hugo66h 17m$1 · $0.00
BeyondStephen Walker15h 39m$33 · $0.00
The Antiquities of the Jews (Annotated)Flavius Josephus59h 14m$3 · $0.00
Kings and PawnsHoward Bryant10h 9m$29 · $0.00
No EscapeNury Turkel9h 30m$28 · $0.00
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (Complete 6 Volume Edition)Edward Gibbon179h 45m$2 · $0.00
You may also like
Amazing Stories from the History of Ohio (Illustrated) (Annotated)William Dean Howells9h 4m$2 · $0.00
Guerrilla WarfareErnesto Che Guevara6h 6m$2 · $0.00
The Greatest Indian Heroes and Chieftains (Annotated)Charles A. Eastman OhiyeS'a5h 7m$2 · $0.00
History of ScotlandMargaret MacArthur4h 33m$2 · $0.00
Vermont: A Study of IndependenceRowland Evans Robinson10h 33m$1 · $0.00
Three Years' WarChristiaan Rudolf De Wet15h 3m$1 · $0.00
Kennesaw MountainEarl J. Hess10h 9m$23
The Iron Furnace; or, Slavery and SecessionJohn H. Aughey4h 3m$1 · $0.00
The SikhsJohn James Hood Gordon4h 19m$1 · $0.00
General Lee’s ArmyJoseph T. Glatthaar25h 17m$35
The Unsung Heroes & Heroines of the Civil War: A 20-Volume TributeHenry H. Meacham, Frank M. Myers, Theron Wilber Haight, Sarah Ellen Blackwell, S. B. Barron, William H. Osborne, Alfred S. Roe, W. W. Goldsborough, Carlton McCarthy, Samuel Scoville, Richard L. Maury, David Lathrop, James Harrison Wilson, Dudley Landon Vaill, Francis J. Parker, George C. Sumner, William Young Warren Ripley, Basil Wilson Duke, Jewett Palmer, William E. Barton166h 20m$2
The Journal of Lieut. John L. Hardenbergh of the Second New York Continental Regiment in 1779John Leonard Hardenbergh3h 8m$2 · $0.00
History of the American Civil War (Annotated)James Ford Rhodes16h$2 · $0.00
An Apache Campaign In The Sierra MadreJohn Gregory Bourke2h 20m$1 · $0.00
Historic FredericksburgJohn T. Goolrick5h 40m$2 · $0.00
Ladysmith The Diary Of A SiegeHenry Woodd Nevinson6h 33m$2.30
The Great Boer WarArthur Conan Doyle24h 14m$1.80 · $0.00
The Life & Work of George WashingtonGeorge Washington, Washington Irving, Woodrow Wilson, Moncure D. Conway, Julius F. Sachse60h 5m$2 · $0.00
The American Indian as Participant in the Civil WarAnnie Heloise Abel13h 3m$2 · $0.00
The Cape and the Kaffirs: A Diary of Five Years' Residence in KaffirlandMrs. Ward11h 2m$2 · $0.00