How Long to Read Born of the Desert

How Long Does it Take to Read Born of the Desert?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 38 minutes to read Born of the Desert by Malcolm James

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

Description

Born of the Desert is a classic account of the early years of the SAS. The Special Air Service was formed in 1941 and quickly earned a reputation for stealth, daring and audacity in the Western Desert Campaign. This elite force utilised the endless expanse of the desert to carry out surprise attacks and hit and run raids behind the Afrika Korps' lines, sowing confusion, fear and consternation. Malcolm James served as Medical Officer with the SAS throughout 1942 and 1943, and Born of the Desert is his atmospheric account of his life in the North African desert, the bitter fighting against Italian and German targets and the forging of a remarkable elite unit. James captures the excitement of this dramatic mode of warfare and brings to life the deadly beauty of the desert, the harsh environment and the strong bonds of comradeship and interdependence which resulted. Born of the Desert was written soon after the events depicted and has an immediacy which places it above other Second World War memoirs. The original text has now been augmented by supplementary notes by David List, and appendices on SAS casualties and awards by David Buxton.

How long is Born of the Desert?

Born of the Desert by Malcolm James is 269 pages long, and a total of 69,671 words.

This makes it 91% the length of the average book. It also has 85% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Born of the Desert Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 20 minutes to read Born of the Desert aloud.

What Reading Level is Born of the Desert?

Born of the Desert 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.

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