War Elephants

Generals used elephants as tanks, bulldozers, and cargo trucks long before such vehicles existed, and, until gunpowder reduced the utility of elephants in battle, these beasts built roads, swung swords, and terrified opposing forces. Kistler, a librarian, tells the story of the elephant's largely forgotten role in the history of warfare. The book includes b&w historical photos and illustrations. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR