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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 5 MIN

Afghan Jihad: How Mujahideen Fighters Crippled a Superpower

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In this episode, we explore the strategies and tenacity of the Mujahideen fighters during the Soviet-Afghan War. We examine how a seemingly outmatched force was able to ultimately defeat a global superpower.

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