Bøger af Mike Chappell

If you enjoy nonsense and fantastical poems, Mike Chappell's quirkily humorous verse will be for you. in you can meet monsters such as the mysterious Chu or the suspiciously polite monster of Milipu mountain, and various attempts to find love in surprising places and forms. Some of the poems are sad, some purely silly but all have a vein of nonsense running through them. Many of the poems, with their humour, rhymes and fantasy, can appeal to children but also to those of any age who like amusing verse.

The King's German Legion, described in detail here, represented about 20 percent of Wellington's fighting strength and distinguished itself in all the major campaigns including their famous charge at Garcia Hernandez during the Salamanca campaign.

Throughout the 20th Century, Canadian armies participated in the world's major conflicts, from the Boer War at the dawn of the century (1899-1902), to the Korean War in the 1950s. As part of the British empire, Canada supported Britain in South Africa, and came to the aid of the Allies in both World Wars. This book chronicles the development of the Canadian Army and the legendary achievements of a nation which might have justifiably stayed aloof from the quarrels of others. As both author and illustrator, Mike Chappell paints an engaging picture of the history, equipment and uniforms of the Canadian Army.