How Long to Read Forged in Battle

How Long Does it Take to Read Forged in Battle?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 40 minutes to read Forged in Battle by Joseph T. Glatthaar

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

Description

Sixteen months after the start of the American Civil War, the Federal government, having vastly underestimated the length and manpower demands of the war, began to recruit black soldiers. This revolutionary policy gave 180,000 free blacks and former slaves the opportunity to prove themselves on the battlefield as part of the United States Colored Troops. By the end of the war, 37,000 in their ranks had given their lives for the cause of freedom. In Forged in Battle, originally published in 1990, award-winning historian Joseph T. Glatthaar re-creates the events that gave these troops and their...

How long is Forged in Battle?

Forged in Battle by Joseph T. Glatthaar is 400 pages long, and a total of 100,000 words.

This makes it 135% the length of the average book. It also has 122% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Forged in Battle Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 6 minutes to read Forged in Battle aloud.

What Reading Level is Forged in Battle?

Forged in Battle 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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