Answer:
d). All of the above
Step-by-step explanation:
In the poem "The Crusaders," the author tells American forces invading the Middle East that they will suffer a fate similar to that of "the Soviets." This is an allusion to the role of the Soviets in the Middle East, and in particular, to their role in the Soviet-Afghan War. Moreover, it implies that the Soviets lost the war and that the United States will too, as the occupied country will get rid of the occupiers.