Guerilla
Warfare of Afghanistan
St.Stephen Middle SchoolNovember,2001
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Ahmed
Shah Massoud
(guerrilla leader, Afghanistan)
Was leader of the northern
allience.
Guerilla warfare was the "name of the game" during the war. Guerilla forces extended all the way down to the tip of the southern peninsula. Guerillas took over towns and villages, destroyed and sabotaged railroad systems and communication l ines. From June 25, 1950 to August 31, 1950 alone, 67,250 guerrilas were killed , 23,840 were captured , and 44,150 surrendered. In September of 1950, 30,000 to 35,000 guerillas were estimated to be active .
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