How Long to Read Despatch Rider on the Western Front, 1915–18

By David Venner

How Long Does it Take to Read Despatch Rider on the Western Front, 1915–18?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 46 minutes to read Despatch Rider on the Western Front, 1915–18 by David Venner

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

Description

The colorful eyewitness-to-history diary of a young man who loved motorcycles—and used these new machines to serve his country in the Great War. This is the skillfully abridged version of the diary of a First World War motorcycle despatch rider, Sergeant Albert Simpkin, who was attached to the HQ 37th Division. The diary entries, and some longer descriptions of the main actions of the Division, provide a fascinating record of the life of a despatch rider on the Western Front—one day dodging shell holes and ammunition limbers to take his despatches to the front, the next observing the quaint but often courageous lives of the local populace. Throughout the diary are colorful and amusing anecdotes about his fellow soldiers, and critical comments on the strategies and tactics employed by the officers. “It is worth seeking out and reading and if you are a fan of Great War motorbikes and vehicles this is a must.” —War History Online

How long is Despatch Rider on the Western Front, 1915–18?

Despatch Rider on the Western Front, 1915–18 by David Venner is 219 pages long, and a total of 56,721 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 Despatch Rider on the Western Front, 1915–18 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 9 minutes to read Despatch Rider on the Western Front, 1915–18 aloud.

What Reading Level is Despatch Rider on the Western Front, 1915–18?

Despatch Rider on the Western Front, 1915–18 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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