The land mine is one of the most destructive and indiscriminate weapons of war ever devised. The history of this insidious explosive device can be traced back to China and the invention of gunpowder, and it's since been described as the perfect soldier: "ever courageous, never sleeps, never misses."
How much do we know about these violent, hidden weapons, and where in the world are they most prolific? Click through and read more about the explosive history of land mines.