Episode
Afghan Jihad: How Mujahideen Fighters Crippled a Superpower
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- Restful History for Sleep
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- Jul 14, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 384
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Summary
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.