Dating from the mid '80s this is an interesting survey of conflicts at that time. Noted historian, Laffin, looks at wars including the Russian involvement in Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Burma, Chad, East Timor, Grenada, the Gulf (Iran-Iraq), India (Kashmir), Lebanon, Mozambique, Nicaragua (Sandanistas v. Contras), Northern Ireland, South Yemen, Western Sahara and many more. He also reviews war trends, weapons and technology including CBW, Soviet exercises to invade Turkey, and tensions in the Pacific Basin
