EXTREME BATTLEFIELDS by Tanya Lloyd Kyi, Drew Shannon (Illus) ( 9781554517947 )

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Title:

EXTREME BATTLEFIELDS
WHEN WAR MEETS THE FORCES OF NATURE

By:

Tanya Lloyd Kyi, Drew Shannon (Illus)

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Hardback

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ISBN 10:

155451794X

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9781554517947

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Publisher:

ANNICK PRESS LTD

Pub. date:

12 April, 2016

Pages:

136

Synopsis:

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.

Reader Age:

From 10 to 13 years

US Grade:

From Fourth Grade to Eighth Grade

Illustrations:

Color photos and illustrations thoughout

Publication:

Canada

Imprint:

Annick Press Ltd

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