
Extreme Battlefields
When War Meets the Forces of Nature
Tanya Lloyd Kyi(Author)
Annick Press Ltd
Published on 26. May 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
136 pages
978-1-55451-793-0 (ISBN)
Description
The world's strongest armies discover that Nature can be a secret ally or an unbeatable foe. Not even the strongest troops can match the power of nature. In each of the ten stories in this volume, well-armed forces set off to battle human enemies but find themselves fighting the environment instead. Sometimes a leader carefully plans the perfect attack, only to find geography in the way. Other times the climate interferes unexpectedly. In 119 BCE, General Wei Qing used a sand storm as cover and was able to attack the Xiongnu nomads by surprise. Napoleon's plan to quickly subdue the Russians was foiled by the savage "General Winter." A massive network of underground tunnels gave the Viet Cong guerillas an unbeatable advantage over the much stronger American forces. The battle between India and Pakistan over borders has pitted both countries against the inhospitable Siachen Glacier. Nature's obstacles have lead to crushing defeats, inspired accidental victories, and encouraged surprising innovation.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Ontario
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 10 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Color photos and illustrations thoughout
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 165 mm
Weight
382 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55451-793-0 (9781554517930)
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Persons
Tanya Lloyd Kyi is the award-winning author of 16 books for young readers, including DNA Detective, When the Worst Happens, and 50 Poisonous Questions. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. Drew Shannon is a freelance illustrator whose clients have included Reader's Digest, New York Public Radio, NPR Music, and The Globe and Mail. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.