This period covers hot spots around the globe such as the invasion and occupation of Afghanistan by the Soviet Union, Rhodesia and the terror of the Kmher Ruge to name a few. There are also a lot of articles on various military weapons and technology, not to forget of course lots of pro-US defense propaganda.

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