| ID | 083204 |
| Title Proper | Soviet-Afghan War, 1978-1989 |
| Other Title Information | an overview |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hughes, Geraint |
| Publication | 2008. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The British military deployment to Sierra Leone in May 2000 marked therenewal of a long historical connection between the two countries. As aformer British colony, from 1829-1961 the authorities in London wereresponsible for providing the administration and governance of their West African territory as well as safe-guarding its security. This entailed thecreation of a dedicated local military structure, mixing local troops withseconded British officers to guard the frontiers of the small country againstboth external and internal threats. Although in a much revised form, thismission appears to have been now once again renewed. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence Studies Vol. 8, No.3; Sep 2008: p326-350 |
| Journal Source | Defence Studies Vol. 8, No.3; Sep 2008: p326-350 |
| Key Words | Afghanistan ; Soviet Union ; Soviet-Afghan War |