How Long to Read Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, USN; A Study In Command

How Long Does it Take to Read Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, USN; A Study In Command?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 9 minutes to read Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, USN; A Study In Command by Vice Admiral E. P. Forrestel USN

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

Description

Although some historians and many newsmen have written many words about Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, U.S. Navy and his brilliant career in the Pacific in World War II, the complete story of this reserved and self-effacing man is now being told for the first time by one of his close friends and wartime associates. The author, Vice Admiral E. P. Forrestel, an important member of Spruance’s Staff, was in an ideal position to observe and report on the thought processes of this great and successful naval officer. Spruance’s rise to fame came in the Battle of Midway where his sound judgement and wise decisions won a stunning victory over greatly superior enemy forces. That victory reversed the long series of enemy successes and was truly the turning point in the war. From that time on he played an ever increasing part in our naval advance across the Pacific—a task he shared in full measure with another great American naval officer—Admiral W. F. Halsey, U.S. Navy. Tarawa, the Marshall Islands, the Marianas, Iwo Jima and the Ryukyus were important stepping stones along the way that lead to the deck of the U.S.S. MISSOURI in Tokyo Bay where the surrender terms were signed on September 2, 1945. To cap his extraordinarily successful naval career which ended in his Presidency of the Naval War College he accepted an appointment as our Ambassador in the Philippines. Here his wisdom and tact contributed importantly to the satisfactory settlement of a number of troublesome and vexatious problems that disturbed the good relations that should exist between the governments of the Philippines and the United States. It is given to few Americans to serve their country so effectively and at such high levels as did this man. His career will serve as an example and a challenge to service personnel and diplomats alike. His story will be read avidly by those who suffered his blows in war and by those who are hostile to our country.

How long is Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, USN; A Study In Command?

Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, USN; A Study In Command by Vice Admiral E. P. Forrestel USN is 299 pages long, and a total of 77,441 words.

This makes it 101% the length of the average book. It also has 95% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, USN; A Study In Command Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 3 minutes to read Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, USN; A Study In Command aloud.

What Reading Level is Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, USN; A Study In Command?

Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, USN; A Study In Command is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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