How Long to Read Belgian Waffen-SS Legions & Brigades, 1941–1944

How Long Does it Take to Read Belgian Waffen-SS Legions & Brigades, 1941–1944?

It takes the average reader and 50 minutes to read Belgian Waffen-SS Legions & Brigades, 1941–1944 by Massimiliano Afiero

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

Description

From the German occupation of Belgium in May 1940, Flemish recruits from northern Belgium – considered by the Nazis to be 'Germanic' – were accepted individually into Waffen-SS units. From Hitler's invasion of the USSR in June 1941, additional recruits from the French-speaking south (Wallonia) were drafted. Both communities formed volunteer 'Legions', to fight (according to Goebbels' propaganda machine) 'for European civilization against the Bolshevik threat'; these were a Flemish Legion in the Waffen-SS and a Walloon Legion in the German Army. Both served on the Russian Front in 1942-43; the Walloon Legion was then also transferred into the Waffen-SS, and the decorated Walloon officer Leon Degrelle became a publicized 'poster boy' for foreign SS volunteers. Both Legions were then redesignated as SS Assault Brigades, and thereafter saw extremely hard fighting in the Ukraine and on the Baltic front. In autumn 1944, their survivors were withdrawn from the front and incorporated into two new understrength SS Divisions, 27. 'Langemarck' and 28. 'Wallonien'. This new account, featuring detailed colour plates of uniform and insignia, recounts the battle history of the French and Flemish-speaking Belgian SS, up to their final transformation into full divisions in the winter of 1944/45.

How long is Belgian Waffen-SS Legions & Brigades, 1941–1944?

Belgian Waffen-SS Legions & Brigades, 1941–1944 by Massimiliano Afiero is 50 pages long, and a total of 12,500 words.

This makes it 17% the length of the average book. It also has 15% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Belgian Waffen-SS Legions & Brigades, 1941–1944 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 8 minutes to read Belgian Waffen-SS Legions & Brigades, 1941–1944 aloud.

What Reading Level is Belgian Waffen-SS Legions & Brigades, 1941–1944?

Belgian Waffen-SS Legions & Brigades, 1941–1944 is suitable for students ages 8 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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