Many books have been written about the last war of the USSR, but before this publication there were no works in the public domain summarizing the combat experience gained during the Afghan conflict. Military operations and special forces raids, ambushes on enemy caravans and combing the terrain, ensuring the passage of columns and air support - this book examines all aspects of the combat work of Soviet troops in Afghanistan. Particular attention is paid to the combat use in mountain warfare of aviation, armored vehicles, artillery, airborne and engineering troops, as well as the organization of reconnaissance and combat security.