Air Campaign- Afghanistan 197988 Soviet Air Power Against the Mujahideen

This well-written Osprey Air Campaign entry explores the Soviet use of air power in Afghanistan during 1979 to 1988. The Soviet Union had a first-rate air force but found it difficult to employ in rugged Afghani terrain against a largely unconventional opponent. Perhaps the key takeaway of this narrative is how and how well the Soviets adapted to their circumstances in Afghanistan. The author has clearly done his due diligence using Western and Soviet sources. The level of detail, backed by lots of period photographs, modern illustrations, and battle diagrams, is impressive. Highly recommended to students of Cold War conflicts.