summary from the Military, fighting in the COLD sucks ass...
But here's a more PC way to say it..
Army Faces Fight Just To Survive In the Arctic
"They highlighted how extremely cold temperatures and basic geography mean units in the High North face unique equipment-related and logistical problems with everything from satellite communications to just keeping batteries charged. Many operational tasks, including setting up artillery positions, conducting basic first aid, and just moving from point A to point B, are also much harder than they would be at lower latitudes."