Which of the following statements is true of the British experience fighting the Afghanistan Wars?
A) The British were so afraid of the Afghan warriors that they were incapable of effective combat.
B) The Afghans had superior weapons and brought overwhelming firepower to bear on the British soldiers.
C) The Afghans were accustomed to the climate, and the British soldiers could not adapt to the conditions.
D) The British severely and repeatedly underestimated their enemies' overall capabilities.
E) The British were subverted and outmaneuvered by the Russians and finally gave up the fight.
D
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The first major Turkish dynasty of Islam was the
a. Ottoman. c. Saljuq. b. Mamluk. d. Barbar.
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