On the recordApril 21, 2009
I think the Russians were at some points of that conflict in the 80s in Afghanistan called 'turtles' by the Mujahedin because they were so burdened by their armor.
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congress.govMark Udall: “I think the Russians were at some points of that conflict in the 80s in Afghanistan called 'turtles' by the Mujahedin…”
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Discussing the balance between soldier protection and mobility in Afghanistan.
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