The countryside is littered with the remnants of tanks, half tracks, utility vehicles, and heavy guns left by the Russian army as it made its hasty retreat from Afghanistan back in May 1988. This particular relic was found not far from base and not far from several lines of Russian made tanks that were in various forms of disrepair. (Photo by G. A. Volb)
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Monday, May 26, 2008
Reminder of a hasty retreat
The countryside is littered with the remnants of tanks, half tracks, utility vehicles, and heavy guns left by the Russian army as it made its hasty retreat from Afghanistan back in May 1988. This particular relic was found not far from base and not far from several lines of Russian made tanks that were in various forms of disrepair. (Photo by G. A. Volb)
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Khowjagher Village ruins
Mud and bricks are the primary building materials in this area. The landscape is littered with the remains of previous homes. These are in the town of Khowjagher, but only feet from these are new homes being built by the villagers. Now they're looking to add another well and school house for the children. (Photo by G. A. Volb)
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