<p>The Soviet war in Afghanistan was a grueling debacle that has striking lessons for the twenty-first century. In <i>The Great Gamble</i>, Gregory Feifer examines the conflict from the perspective of the soldiers on the ground. In gripping detail, he vividly depicts the invasion of a volatile country that no power has ever successfully conquered. A riveting account as seen through the eyes of the men who fought in the war, <i>The Great Gamble</i> tells an unforgettable story full of drama, action, and political intrigue whose relevance in our own time is greater than ever.</p>