From the Perspective of Soviet Leaders, the Occupation of Afghanistan

question 53

Multiple Choice

From the perspective of Soviet leaders, the occupation of Afghanistan was __________.

• A) the first step toward dominating all of central Asia
• B) of little consequence
• C) a defensive operation
• D) the first step toward the conquest of Iran

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