The Defense Of Duffer's Drift (1916)

The Defense of Duffer's Drift is a military classic written by British officer Ernest Dunlop Swinton in 1916. The book is a fictional account of a young officer's experiences defending a small town in South Africa during the Boer War. The officer, Lieutenant Backsight Forethought, is tasked with defending the town against a series of attacks by Boer forces. However, after several failed attempts, Forethought begins to learn from his mistakes and adapt his tactics. In a series of six dreams, he experiences different scenarios and learns valuable lessons about the importance of reconnaissance, communication, and maintaining a strong defense. The book is unique in that it combines military strategy with a narrative structure, making it both informative and entertaining. It has been praised by military leaders and historians for its practical advice and its ability to teach important lessons about military tactics and leadership. The Defense of Duffer's Drift remains a popular and influential book in military circles to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.