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>Allah's Mountains: The Battle for Chechnya by Sebastian Smith is a compelling blend of travelogue, history, and war journalism that explores the conflict between the Chechen mountain tribes and the Russian army, with a focus on the late 1990s. Set in the Caucasus, a region known for its diverse languages and rugged beauty, the book traces centuries of turmoil, where various empires—Greeks, Persians, Arabs, and Russians—have clashed. Smith, who reported from Chechnya during the war, details the latest conflict sparked by Vladimir Putin's 1999 invasion, which left thousands dead and Chechen towns devastated. The narrative covers the Chechens' fierce resistance, using simple tactics to hold off the Russian forces, and frames the struggle within the region’s strategic importance, especially due to its oil pipelines
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