How Long to Read Cockleshell Heroes: The Most Courageous and Imaginative Commando Raid of World War Two

How Long Does it Take to Read Cockleshell Heroes: The Most Courageous and Imaginative Commando Raid of World War Two?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 54 minutes to read Cockleshell Heroes: The Most Courageous and Imaginative Commando Raid of World War Two by C. E. Lucas Phillips

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

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An astounding account of one of the most audacious commando raids of the Second World War. Perfect for fans of books by Paddy Ashdown, James Holland and Ben Mcintyre. In December 1942, five two-man canoes were launched from a submarine off the coast of German-occupied France. The aim of these ten commandos was to paddle over ninety miles from the Bay of Biscay up the Gironde estuary to Bordeaux in order to plant limpet mines on merchant ships supplying the Nazi forces. Although this operation, which had taken months to prepare for, was a strategic success it came at a huge cost: only two commandos survived the raid, six were executed after they were captured and two died from hypothermia. C. E. Lucas Phillips' book, which was written in close collaboration with one of the surviving Cockleshell heroes, Herbert 'Blondie' Hasler, provides fascinating insight into this daring assault, from planning right through to the thrilling escape of Hasler and his number two, Bill Sparks, with the help of the French Resistance. 'A legendary wartime exploit... the outstanding commando raid of the war. You can't stop reading' Observer 'As a story of human courage, the story of the Cockleshell Heroes will live for generations' Manchester Evening News 'The account of this operation brings out the spirit of adventure always present in peace and war among Royal Marines. It emphasizes the tremendous importance of morale - pride in oneself and one's unit - and what a big part physical fitness plays in creating this morale. It also stresses the need for careful detailed planning of operations.' Lord Mountbatten

How long is Cockleshell Heroes: The Most Courageous and Imaginative Commando Raid of World War Two?

Cockleshell Heroes: The Most Courageous and Imaginative Commando Raid of World War Two by C. E. Lucas Phillips is 292 pages long, and a total of 73,584 words.

This makes it 99% the length of the average book. It also has 90% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Cockleshell Heroes: The Most Courageous and Imaginative Commando Raid of World War Two Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 42 minutes to read Cockleshell Heroes: The Most Courageous and Imaginative Commando Raid of World War Two aloud.

What Reading Level is Cockleshell Heroes: The Most Courageous and Imaginative Commando Raid of World War Two?

Cockleshell Heroes: The Most Courageous and Imaginative Commando Raid of World War Two is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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