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In the Previous Edition, we discussed about the history of Afghanistan and the Soviet's Influence on Afghanistan. In this Edition, we will discuss about the Soviet-Afghan War, The US's entry and finally about the Taliban.  Entry of the US   The Headquarters of the Soviet 40th Army in Kabul.                                                                  Soviet armoured vehicle in the late 1970's After the USSR attacked Afghanistan, the Afghan citizens were angry and joined the Mujahideen to retaliate. Meanwhile, the US felt embarrassed by the Soviet win and had few friends in Asia, mainly Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. To curb the Soviets from spreading their influence and to control Afghanistan, the US started fighting indirectly through a proxy war.                   ...