How Long to Read American Heroes of World War II

How Long Does it Take to Read American Heroes of World War II?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 38 minutes to read American Heroes of World War II by Phil Nordyke

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

Description

Of the tens of thousands of American soldiers, sailors, and airmen who took part in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, only 235 were awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross, or Medal of Honor for acts of extraordinary heroism. For the first time, the stories of the incredible acts of courage are told through the eyes of those who witnessed them. In addition, a number of first hand accounts of that day by the recipients themselves are also included. This book puts these first hand witness and recipient accounts in the larger context of the invasion. The book includes over one hundred photos of the battlefield, weapons, and equipment, with over forty rare images of German fortifications and weapons found on Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, and Omaha Beach. Detailed maps of German defenses on Utah and Omaha Beach in the book are drawn from defense overprint maps used to plan the invasion. The award citations of all of the recipients are included in the book, along with 268 photos of the recipients-many of which were taken at the ceremonies as they were awarded the medals-putting faces with the names and actions of these incredibly courageous men. This is the first in a series of books about American heroes of World War II written by Phil Nordyke, the author of six highly acclaimed books about the World War II 82nd Airborne Division. Using awards files, interviews, memoirs, and after-action reports, Nordyke has successfully woven these accounts of incredible heroism into the D-Day timeline, creating a powerful and compelling narrative which puts the reader into the middle of the action.

How long is American Heroes of World War II?

American Heroes of World War II by Phil Nordyke is 453 pages long, and a total of 114,609 words.

This makes it 153% the length of the average book. It also has 140% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read American Heroes of World War II Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 26 minutes to read American Heroes of World War II aloud.

What Reading Level is American Heroes of World War II?

American Heroes of World War II 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.

Where Can I Buy American Heroes of World War II?

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