Afghanistan: The Wounded Land (2020): S01E02

Introduction In the early 1970’s Afghanistan was at a cross road between modernity and tradition, and Islam and Communism. When the communists seized power, the contradictions exploded and a never-ending war began. Also known as Afghanistan: Das verwundete Land (original German title) and Afghanistan: The Injured Country (Informal literal English title). Outline In 1979, Afghanistan…

Andrew Marshall

24/09/2021

1–2 minutes

Afghanistan, History, Military Documentary, Soviet-Afghan War, War

Introduction

In the early 1970’s Afghanistan was at a cross road between modernity and tradition, and Islam and Communism. When the communists seized power, the contradictions exploded and a never-ending war began.

Also known as Afghanistan: Das verwundete Land (original German title) and Afghanistan: The Injured Country (Informal literal English title).

Outline

In 1979, Afghanistan is invaded by the Soviet army. Several Afghans call for a holy war. This is the start of what many call the Soviet Vietnam War. Featuring insight into the guerrilla war.

Afghanistan: The Wounded Land Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 07 April 2020.
Running Time: 60 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: Germany.
Language: German and English.