Description: The Defence of Duffer's Drift by Ernest Dunlop Swinton "The Defence of Duffers Drift" is part of a collection of classic texts for teaching small unit tactics. Despite its origin in the Second Boer War (1899-1902), it remains a book that is recommended, without qualification, by many militaries around the world. It is an essential reference work for the professional soldier. "The Defence of Duffers Drift" is a fictional account of a young British officers lessons learned as a platoon commander during the Boer War. Its simple style and satirical nature provide an entertaining look at how not to employ ones troops. It emphasizes the importance of employing certain tactical principles in every operation by illustrating the tragic results of ignoring such tenets. The story centers on Lieutenant Backsight Forethought (referred to as "BF" by his colleagues) who has been placed in command of a 50-troop reinforced platoon. BFs platoon is tasked to hold Duffers Drift, the only ford on the Silliassvogel River where wheeled traffic can cross. BF sees his assignment as the chance to demonstrate what he learned during his officers course. If he does well in holding the drift, he thinks it will be his opportunity to gain fame and glory. As simple as BFs task appears, the Boer enemy will cause many problems. As the reader, will your mind be quick enough and your intellect sharp enough to be able to solve BFs problems before the first shot is fired? FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Details ISBN0645064319 Publisher Bibliologica Press Language English ISBN-10 0645064319 ISBN-13 9780645064315 Format Paperback Pages 66 Author Ernest Dunlop Swinton Year 2020 Publication Date 2020-12-29 UK Release Date 2020-12-29 Imprint Bibliologica Press DEWEY 355.0218 Audience General Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131068002;
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ISBN-13: 9780645064315
Book Title: The Defence of Duffer's Drift
Publisher: Bibliologica Press
Publication Year: 2020
Subject: Engineering & Technology, History
Item Height: 216 mm
Number of Pages: 66 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: The Defence of Duffer's Drift
Item Weight: 95 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Ernest Dunlop Swinton
Item Width: 140 mm
Format: Paperback
