FMFRP 12-33 The Defense of Duffer's Drift

This reference publication is a fictional account of a young British officer's misadventures as a platoon commander during the Boer War. Its simplistic style and satirical nature provide a humorous look at how not to employ one's troops. It also emphasizes the importance of employing basic tactical principles in every operation, and illustrates the tragic results of ignoring such principles.