How Long to Read Harry's War

How Long Does it Take to Read Harry's War?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 20 minutes to read Harry's War by Harry L Runyan

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

Description

Harry's War: A World War II Memoir, the story of the USAAF's 30th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, comes to life with 150 photographs. Harry's War is an engaging personal story about World War II aviation. Captain Harry Runyan served with the 30th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, US Army Air Forces, in the European theater, collecting hundreds upon hundreds of photographs during his duty overseas. These stunning, thought-provoking images of planes, places, men, and battlefields come together to tell the tale of an oft-overlooked, yet extremely vital fact of how the Allies achieved victory in Europe. Harry's War shares stories about logistics, aerial reconnaissance, aircraft, jets, and rockets, and the men behind the men behind the guns -stories delivered by an engineering officer who later became a leading member of the NASA team that developed the X-15 and the Space Shuttle. Award-winning author and military historian John V. Quarstein melds Runyan's letters, field notes, and photographs to provide this inside look at one American soldier's service "Over There." Praise for HARRY'S WAR "There are many books and stories about the squadrons and fighting men of the Second World War; yet, rarely comes a story told from the point of view of a young engineering officer, in a fast-moving reconnaissance squadron, tasked with keeping pace with the front lines. When Harry Runyan's son, Gerry, first shared the original photographs taken by F-5 pilots during their deployment, I was fascinated by the snapshot they provided of the war from the air and on the ground. I knew this had to be documented. Armed with Harry's memories, noted author and historian John Quarstein brings this story and its history to life." - Joseph C. Ritchie Jr., former F-14 Naval Flight Officer; Research Engineer, NASA Langley Research Center; Board President, Virginia Air and Space Center, Hampton, Virginia "The further removed we are from the Second World War, the less we understand what the Greatest Generation did. Harry's War gives us a unique perspective, one that informs us of the sacrifice, courage, and dedication of the Americans who fought with our allies to bring the world's most evil empire to an end. Having watched my father train and go off to this war in the Pacific, Harry's War brings back many memories from those critical years. Thankfully, Harry Runyan wrote down his story so every generation can know what it was really like to live in this era and fight in this war." - Tuck McAtee, Lt. Col., USAF (Ret.), Vietnam veteran and recipient of DFC with Oak Leaf Clusters, fighter pilot and test pilot with 265 combat missions

How long is Harry's War?

Harry's War by Harry L Runyan is 196 pages long, and a total of 50,176 words.

This makes it 66% the length of the average book. It also has 61% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Harry's War Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 34 minutes to read Harry's War aloud.

What Reading Level is Harry's War?

Harry's War 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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