How Long to Read Court-Martial at Parris Island

How Long Does it Take to Read Court-Martial at Parris Island?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 44 minutes to read Court-Martial at Parris Island by John C. Stevens III

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

Description

The definitive account of a tragic episode in U.S. Marine Corps history and its aftermath On the night of April 8, 1956, marine drill instructor Matthew McKeon led Platoon 71 on a forced march through the backwaters of Parris Island in an effort to restore flagging discipline. Unexpectedly strong currents in Ribbon Creek and an ensuing panic led to the drowning of six recruits. The tragedy of Ribbon Creek and the court-martial of Staff Sergeant McKeon became the subject of sensational national media coverage and put the future of the U.S. Marine Corps in jeopardy. In this definitive account of the Ribbon Creek incident former marine and experienced trial lawyer and judge John C. Stevens III examines the events of that night, the men of Platoon 71, and the fate of Sergeant McKeon. Drawing on personal interviews with key participants and his own extensive courtroom experience, Stevens balances the human side of this story with insights into the court proceedings and the tactics of the prosecution and defense attorney Emile Zola Berman. The resulting narrative is a richly developed account of a horrific episode in American military history and of the complex characters at the heart of this cautionary tale.

How long is Court-Martial at Parris Island?

Court-Martial at Parris Island by John C. Stevens III is 218 pages long, and a total of 56,244 words.

This makes it 74% the length of the average book. It also has 69% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Court-Martial at Parris Island Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 7 minutes to read Court-Martial at Parris Island aloud.

What Reading Level is Court-Martial at Parris Island?

Court-Martial at Parris Island 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.

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