The Empire is a powerful military nation on a continent that looks much like early 20th century Europe. But in this world, magic is real.  The Empire is involved in a war against the Entente Alliance, and fighting a poorly executed delaying action in the northern theater. Second Lieutenant Tanya Degurechaff leads a small platoon of mages.  But there's something unusual about this lieutenant... she's only nine years old!
but it was surrounded on all sides 
by strong potential enemies.
لكنّهم حوصروا من كلّ جانب من قِبل أعداء أقوياء محتَملين
Aber sie waren von starken,
potentiellen Feinden umgeben.
pero estaban rodeados de 
fuertes enemigos potenciales.
pero estaban rodeados
de fuertes enemigos potenciales.
mais il était cerné de toute part
par des ennemis potentiels.
l'Impero era completamente circondato
da potenziali e temibili nemici.
o Império foi cercados por
 inimigos potencialmente fortes.
однако в то же время со всех сторон
его окружали грозные враги.