Which countries were involved in Afghanistan?

The December 1979 invasion of Afghanistan by Soviet forces prompted Cold War rivals the United States, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and China to support insurgents fighting the Soviet-backed Democratic Republic of Afghanistan.

Who was involved in Afghanistan's Cold War?

Soviet Union
On December 24, 1979, the Soviet Union invades Afghanistan, under the pretext of upholding the Soviet-Afghan Friendship Treaty of 1978. As midnight approaches, the Soviets organize a massive military airlift into Kabul involving an estimated 280 transport aircraft and three divisions of nearly 8,500 men each .

Who are the best soldiers in history?

Top 10 Greatest Warrior Groups in History

• 10 Fearsome Warrior Groups in History.
• The Immortals (550 BC–330 BC)
• Samurai (12th century AD–1867 AD)
• Knights (3rd century AD–15th century AD)
• Kamikaze Pilots (October 1944-15 August 1945)
• Gurkhas (1815 AD – present day)
• Ninjas (12th century AD–1868 AD)

Who was involved in the civil war in Afghanistan?

The Afghan Civil War (1989–1992) was the continuing war between the government and the insurgents, but without the involvement of Soviet troops. The Soviet Union nevertheless continued to financially support the Afghan government in its struggle, and insurgent factions also continued to receive support from the United States and Pakistan.

When did the US go to war in Afghanistan?

The War in Afghanistan (2001–present) is the continuous established war in Afghanistan, where the main conflict consists of Afghan army troops, backed up by additional US troops, fighting Taliban insurgents and later also ISIS. NATO has also been involved in this war.

How many wars have there been in Afghanistan?

This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items with reliable sources. This is a list of wars involving Afghanistan. 155-80? BC 20 BC – 50?

How many Soviet soldiers died in the Afghanistan war?

A total of 14,453 Soviet soldiers died during the Afghan war. The Soviet war had a detrimental effect on Afghanistan. The deaths of up to 2 million Afghans in the war have been described as "genocide" by a number of sources.