How Long to Read 1915: The Death of Innocence

How Long Does it Take to Read 1915: The Death of Innocence?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 37 minutes to read 1915: The Death of Innocence by Lyn Macdonald

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

By Christmas 1915, the wild wave of enthusiasm that had sent men flocking to join up a few months earlier had begun to tail off, and though the Regulars of the original Expeditionary Force had suffered 90 percent casualties, most, particularly the soldiers themselves, still believed that 1915 would see the breaking of the deadlock. Their hopes were shattered on the bloody battlefields at Neuve Chapelle, at Ypres, at Loos, and far away on the shores of Gallipoli. Generals failed to understand the importance of heavy howitzers and machine guns, convinced that wars were won by the cavalry. They could not imagine a war in which hundreds of advancing troops could be wiped out in minutes by machine-gun fire. As disillusionment began to set in and grim resolve replaced easy optimism, innocence was among the casualties in the trenches that ran through the Flanders swamps. The story of 1915 is stark, brutal, frank, sometimes painfully funny, always human. Above all, it is history from the ground up, told from the point of view of the men themselves. Never before has any writer collected so many firsthand accounts of the experiences of ordinary soldiers, through diaries, letters, and interviews with survivors--and it is the dogged heroism and sardonic humor of the soldiers that shine through the pages of Lyn Macdonald's epic narrative. 1915: The Death of Innocence is a uniquely compelling blend of military history and poignant memories of the fighters who survived the ordeal.

How long is 1915: The Death of Innocence?

1915: The Death of Innocence by Lyn Macdonald is 625 pages long, and a total of 159,375 words.

This makes it 211% the length of the average book. It also has 195% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read 1915: The Death of Innocence Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 30 minutes to read 1915: The Death of Innocence aloud.

What Reading Level is 1915: The Death of Innocence?

1915: The Death of Innocence is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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