The Devil's Gardens: A History of Landmines

The use of landmines began on the battlefields of two world wars, gathered momentum in Korea and Vietnam, then spread like wildfire throughout the developing world. This important new book traces the history of what has become a global humanitarian crisis. It is the story of the development and proliferation of a weapon of terror, of suffering and devastation, and of a worldwide crusade to put an end to landmines forever. Drawing on a wide range of distinguished interviewees, as well as the authors’ own firsthand experiences in severely mine-affected countries, this timely book looks at all sides of the story.