Swinton, Ernest, Maj. Gen., 1868-1951
The Defence of Duffer's Drift : A Few Experiences in the Field Defence for Detached Posts Which May Prove Useful in Our Next War Maj. Gen. Ernest Swinton, 1868-1951 - GHQ, Rawalpindi Services Book Club 1986 - 62 Pages 22x14 cm HB
"Duffer's Drift" is a classic text on training young officers, derived from tactics employed in the Boer War, which is thought-provoking and entertaining, in contrast to the unimaginative rote-learning of the drill books and "Field Exercises" which had previously passed for training.
South African War (1899-1902)
Tactics
Guerrilla warfare
355.0218
The Defence of Duffer's Drift : A Few Experiences in the Field Defence for Detached Posts Which May Prove Useful in Our Next War Maj. Gen. Ernest Swinton, 1868-1951 - GHQ, Rawalpindi Services Book Club 1986 - 62 Pages 22x14 cm HB
"Duffer's Drift" is a classic text on training young officers, derived from tactics employed in the Boer War, which is thought-provoking and entertaining, in contrast to the unimaginative rote-learning of the drill books and "Field Exercises" which had previously passed for training.
South African War (1899-1902)
Tactics
Guerrilla warfare
355.0218