Book Review

Book Review

Introduction

This book is fiction Backsight forecast Lieutenant (Lieutenant BF) during the Boer War in South Africa, 1907. He was appointed head of a small platoon of 50 men who defend a river of the critical steps on the river Silliassvogel. Lieutenant BF six in a dream, saw its failure to plan and defend their position. In his first dream, which addresses many challenges in defending its position. His failure to make good tactical decisions results in disastrous defeat with heavy casualties. As the dreams of progress, (Swinton, 1986, 12) learn from experiences and past failures to improve his defense so that sleep six, was successfully held its position with very little loss. Because dreams Lieutenant BF on the application of military tactics based on a defense "static" combat arms leaders must find their successes and failures, relevant to the war in Afghanistan.

Book Review

In his first dream Lieutenant BF made a common mistake among most of the officers who have not experienced leadership in a combat environment. It can be argued that when the welding opportunity to develop a field prefer the comfort and care "by strengthening their defenses. It is not immediately able to begin to take defensive positions in his unit. Instead of allowing his troops to prepare for fires, preparing meals, etc. At first, he believes his is the right thing as a leader in enabling the solder to rest and recuperate. This is a fatal error as you learn later. (Swinton, 1986, 12) It is the responsibility of leadership to ensure, if not, demand that the defense posture is established as the number one priority before all other concerns. Not doing so can result in serious consequences in action, including death. The first thing the enemy will use a weak defense. The enemy has an inherent ability to quickly size up a defensive position, and so do the units ability to defend against attacks. A unit with a strong defense posture will send a signal to the enemy that can even prevent or deter an attack . One lesson learned from his initial dream first lieutenant BF take strong defensive position as soon as possible, even if it requires pushing his men to the brink of exhaustion. There is a saying in the battlefield, "There will be ample time to rest When You're Dead. "(Swinton, 1986, 12)

One question that Lieutenant BF treated from the first dream ...