It takes the average reader 2 hours and 22 minutes to read Battle Story: El Alamein 1942 by Pier Paolo Battistelli
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
The Second Battle of El Alamein marked a major turning point in the Western Desert Campaign of the Second World War. El Alamein saw tow of the greatest generals of the war pitted against each other: Rommel and Montgomery. Through key profiles and a chapter devoted to 'The Armies' Battle Story: El Alamein explores what made these men inspired leaders and what led to their respective defeat and victory. Montgomery's success ensured that the Axis army was unable to occupy Egypt and therefore gain control of the Suez Canal or the Middle Eastern oil fields, thereby preventing a major source of income and power for them. The background and impact of the battle are explored in separate chapters, so offering the reader a clear insight into why what happened in this remote part of Egypt was so central to the Allied cause. Through quotes and maps the text explore the unfolding action of the battle and puts the reader on the frontline. If you truly want to understand what happened and why - read Battle Story.
Battle Story: El Alamein 1942 by Pier Paolo Battistelli is 138 pages long, and a total of 35,604 words.
This makes it 47% the length of the average book. It also has 44% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 14 minutes to read Battle Story: El Alamein 1942 aloud.
Battle Story: El Alamein 1942 is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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