How Long to Read Battle of Britain 1940

How Long Does it Take to Read Battle of Britain 1940?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 20 minutes to read Battle of Britain 1940 by Dilip Sarkar

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

Description

“Affectingly written . . . a bittersweet memorial to the unheralded casualties of 1940 and their loved ones.” —Michigan War Studies Review The summer of 1940 remains a pivotal moment in modern British history that still inspires immense national pride and a global fascination. The Fall of France was catastrophic. Britain stood alone and within range of German air attack. America, with its vast resources, was neutral, Hitler’s forces unbeaten, the outlook for Britain bleak. As Winston Churchill rightly predicted, “The Battle of Britain is about to begin.” Famously, Churchill mobilized the English language, emboldening the nation with rousing rhetoric. In this darkest of hours, Churchill told the people that this was, in fact, their “Finest Hour,” a time of unprecedented courage and defiance. Connecting the crucial battle with Shakespeare’s heroic Henry V and Agincourt, Churchill also immortalized Fighter Command’s young aircrew as the “Few”—to whom so many owed everything. The Few comprised nearly 3,000 aircrew, 544 of which gave their lives during the Battle of Britain’s sixteen weeks of high drama. Arguably, however, the fighting went on both before and after the official dates of the battle, and many, including civilians, seamen, and ground staff, gave their lives whose names are not included among the Few, a fact not overlooked in this groundbreaking book. In this unique study, veteran historian Dilip Sarkar explores the individual stories of a wide selection of those lost during the “Finest Hour,” examining their all-too-brief lives and sharing their tragic stories, told here in full for the first time. Also included is the story of a German fighter pilot, indicating the breadth of investigation involved. Researched with the full cooperation of the families concerned, this work is a crucial contribution to the Battle of Britain’s bibliography.

How long is Battle of Britain 1940?

Battle of Britain 1940 by Dilip Sarkar is 599 pages long, and a total of 155,141 words.

This makes it 202% the length of the average book. It also has 190% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Battle of Britain 1940 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 7 minutes to read Battle of Britain 1940 aloud.

What Reading Level is Battle of Britain 1940?

Battle of Britain 1940 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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