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The Defence of Duffer's Drift

The Defence of Duffer's Drift

The Defence of Duffer's Drift
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The Defence of Duffer's Drift

by Swinton, E. D. [Major General Sir Ernest Dunlop Swinton, 1868-1951]

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Condition
Very Good condition.
ISBN 10
0895293234
ISBN 13
9780895293237
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Wayne, New Jersey:: Avery Publishing Group, Inc., 1986. 6" wide by 9" tall. Bright, shiny, clean, square, and tight. The spine is square and flat with no creases. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Classic on small unit tactics set at the time of the Boer War in South Africa. British Lieutenant must decide how his 50-man platoon should defend a shallow river crossing against a powerful and fast-moving guerrilla force. Original edition was published in 1907. This expanded edition has a new Foreword by Colonel Roger H. Nye. Glossary. From the rear cover: "This new edition, while retaining the original text, adds maps and illustrations that highlight the text.". 3rd printing of 1986 ed., with additions. Soft Cover. Very Good condition.. xii, 72pp..

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Title
The Defence of Duffer's Drift
Author
Swinton, E. D. [Major General Sir Ernest Dunlop Swinton, 1868-1951]
Format/Binding
Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Very Good condition.
Edition
3rd printing of 1986 ed., with additions
ISBN 10
0895293234
ISBN 13
9780895293237
Publisher
Avery Publishing Group, Inc.
Place of Publication
Wayne, New Jersey:
Date Published
1986
Keywords
Guerrilla warfare. Boer War.
Size
xii, 72pp.

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