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The Soviets used Using their air power to deal Resolve_problem harshly with both rebels Hostile_encounter and civilians , levelling Cause_change_of_position_on_a_scale villages to deny safe haven to the mujahideen , destroying Destroying vital irrigation ditches , and laying Placing millions of land mines .

the british government responded Response harshly and the episode escalated Cause_change_of_strength into the american revolution Change_of_leadership .

The French were caught off guard and all of the garrisons were overrun Attack with some then having to escape Escaping to Nationalist China where they were harshly interned Arrest .