Kabukl Revolution - Taraki led a revolution to overthrow the government.
Afghan Civil War - Revolution and communism led to civil war as some Muslims did not want to have socialism in their nation.
Taraki - Led the New communist Govt following the Kabul Revolution
Amin - Needed by Taraki as head of the Army. Became PM and then had Taraki killed.
Brezhnev - Leader of the USSR
Fear of Islamic State - USSR feared the idea of an Islamic state weakening control of southern USSR.
Impact of Prague Spring - USSR believed the US would do nothing
Policy of detente - US and USSR wanted to reduce tension but, both wanted to take advantage of new situations.
Karmal - Afghan exile who believed with USSR support he could control Afghanistan
Soviet Invasion - Soviets invaded in December 1979
US Reaction - Carter Doctrine
US Reaction - Economic Sanctions
US Reaction - Increase defence spending
US Reaction - 1980 Boycott
US Reaction - US Support for Rebels
US Reaction - End diplomatic relations
