Read The Defense of Jisr alDoreaa With E D Swinton "The Defence of Duffer Drift" Michael L Burgoyne Albert J Marckwardt John A Nagl Books
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Following the invasion of Iraq in 2003 the U.S. military found itself in a battle with a lethal and adaptive insurgency, where the divisions between enemy and ally were ambiguous at best, and working with the local population was essential for day-to-day survival. From the lessons they learned during multiple tours of duty in Iraq, two American veterans have penned The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa, an instructional parable of counterinsurgency that addresses the myriad of difficulties associated with war in the postmodern era.
In this tactical primer based on the military classic The Defence of Duffer’s Drift, a young officer deployed for the first time in Iraq receives ground-level lessons about urban combat, communications technology, and high-powered weaponry in an environment where policy meets reality. Over the course of six dreams, the inexperienced soldier fights the same battle again and again, learning each time—the hard way—which false assumptions and misconceptions he needs to discard in order to help his men avoid being killed or captured. As the protagonist struggles with his missions and grapples with the consequences of his mistakes, he develops a keen understanding of counterinsurgency fundamentals and the potential pitfalls of working with the native population.
Accompanied here by the original novella that inspired it, The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa offers an invaluable resource for cadets and junior military leaders seeking to master counterinsurgency warfare—as well as general readers seeking a deeper understanding of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Just as its predecessor has been a hallmark of military instruction, The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa will draw the road map for counterinsurgency in the postmodern world.
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Read The Defense of Jisr alDoreaa With E D Swinton "The Defence of Duffer Drift" Michael L Burgoyne Albert J Marckwardt John A Nagl Books
"In 'The Defense of Jisr-Al-Doreaa' the authors - relatively junior yet experienced company-grade officers of the US Army - have sought to update the Boer War vintage The Defence of Duffer's Drift to reflect modern military operations. While the modern version doesn't quite match the wit and flair of the original (which is included as an annex), this is a quick and easy read that closely follows the format of the original and imparts useful lessons/reminders for junior readers ranging from fundamental leader responsibilities to basic COIN conduct. This modern day 'Duffers Drift' has considerable potential as a training tool and catalyst for professional discussion for junior leaders, and will be of potential interest to any laymen interested in the theoretical and broad responsibilities of a junior officer in a COIN or security operation."
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The Defense of Jisr alDoreaa With E D Swinton "The Defence of Duffer Drift" Michael L Burgoyne Albert J Marckwardt John A Nagl Books Reviews
- THE DEFENCE OF DUFFER'S DRIFT has now inspired a third tale (that I'm aware of) which is included as the first half of this two-part volume. DUFFER'S DRIFT features Lieutenant N. Backsight Forethought who is left, along with his men and a scattering of equipment, to guard a key geographical location (Duffer's Drift) during the Boer War. The story is told in a series of dreams, where in each dream, he arrives on location and has to set up, prepare defenses, scout, react and hold out until relieved. He fails each time but learns a bit more and applies what he learns to each subsequent dream, until he succeeds at his task.
THE DEFENSE OF JISR AL-DOREAA is a similar tale with applications on the U.S. Army's experience in Iraq. The book also mentions the second story (again, that I'm aware of) inspired by the original, THE DEFENSE OF HILL 781 by James R. McDonough, disparaging it as being no longer useful to today's Army. A mistake, I feel. The lessons of DUFFER's DRIFT can be applied to the large mechanized force scenario outlined in HILL 781 as easily as they can be applied to AL-DOREAA. McDonough's PLATOON LEADER is cited as a better work; but I'd argue that the lessons that McDonough learned that lead to the writing of Platoon Leader are seen as well in Hill 781.
This is an excellent pairing of the old and the new. I'd recommend this, along with the two by McDonough and a third (RIFLEMAN DODD, C.S. Forester) by any officer candidate or NCO school-bound NCO as well as for any NCO or officer deploying overseas. - In 'The Defense of Jisr-Al-Doreaa' the authors - relatively junior yet experienced company-grade officers of the US Army - have sought to update the Boer War vintage The Defence of Duffer's Drift to reflect modern military operations. While the modern version doesn't quite match the wit and flair of the original (which is included as an annex), this is a quick and easy read that closely follows the format of the original and imparts useful lessons/reminders for junior readers ranging from fundamental leader responsibilities to basic COIN conduct. This modern day 'Duffers Drift' has considerable potential as a training tool and catalyst for professional discussion for junior leaders, and will be of potential interest to any laymen interested in the theoretical and broad responsibilities of a junior officer in a COIN or security operation.
- Ordered this book not knowing much about it other than it was COIN based. Finishing up my bachelor's degree and considering a masters in International Relations, my focus has been on COIN. This book, while not as in depth as Kilcullen's "Counterinsurgency" or "The Accidental Guerrilla" it illustrates examples of principles of COIN without being overtly analytical. Its a good read, a quick read, I finished this book in between reading Weber for school. If you'd like illustrative examples of small dilemma's in COIN and the realities faced for on the ground small unit commanders of COIN in Iraq this would be a good place to start. If you're a small unit commander, this would also be a good read, as our conflicts have tended to be more COIN related than anything else in the last 5 decades.
- As a civilian with a less than firm grasp on the realities and practical aspects of warfare I found this book fascinating and informative. The historical perspective of the Boer War appendix shows both that not much has changed in 100 years....and a lot has changed. The authors give a quick glimpse into the professionalism and skills....and the incredible and varied demands made on our young officers. And you can read it in a couple of hours....and you will. Couple this with Kilcullen, John Nagl, Dexter Filkins and Bill Murphy's "In A Time of War" and you will have a small sense of the heroism, skill and intelligence, tragedy and hope that surround our modern serving soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines.
- Real good update of the classic Duffer's Drift. I bought my first copy for a cadet at West Point and will buy another for my cousin who's a brand new Scout in the Cav.
- Bought this for preparation in pursuing a career as a military officer. The modern retelling of The Defense of Duffer's Drift really opened my eyes to some of the problems a platoon officer faces in warfare, especially in current conflicts. I learned a great deal from this book, some of which might save not only my life, but perhaps the lives of men that may be under my command.
If you are serious about becoming a military officer, especially one geared towards an infantry role, give this book a read, or several reads! - The Author has done a sound job of adapting the orginal to a modern (though not necessarily different) conflict. The author covers off on considerations for operating within an asymmetric environment and presents it in a style that is easy to understand.
As an Army Officer I would recommend this book to any young LT/NCO about to deploy to Afghanistan or similar theatre. - An EXCELLENT update to the "Drift" as well as adaptation of tactical principles/lessons to an urban environmment.
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