How Long to Read History of the 508th Parachute Infantry

How Long Does it Take to Read History of the 508th Parachute Infantry?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 38 minutes to read History of the 508th Parachute Infantry by William G. Lord II

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

Description

The 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment was an airborne infantry regiment of the United States Army, first formed in October 1942 during World War II at Camp Blanding, Florida by Lieutenant-Colonel Roy E. Lindquist, who would remain its commander throughout the war. The 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment participated in Operation Overlord, jumping into Normandy at 2:15 a.m. on 6 June 1944, and was awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation for its gallantry and combat action during the first three days of fighting. The Regiment also saw active service in Operation Market Garden in the Netherlands, jumping on 17 September 1944, and continued fighting the Germans in the longest-running battle on German soil ever fought by the U.S. Army, before crossing the border into Belgium. They played a major part in the Battle of the Bulge in late December 1944, during which they screened the withdrawal of some 20,000 troops from St. Vith, defended their positions against the German Panzer divisions, and participated in the assault led by the 2nd Ranger Battalion to capture (successfully) Hill 400. U.S. D-Day paratrooper William G. Lord II’s History of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, which was originally published in 1948, provides an extensive and fascinating chronicle for the period from October 20, 1942 to January 1, 1946, and will appeal to discerning World War II historians and scholars alike. Richly illustrated throughout with photographs and maps, this volume also includes in its appendix a list of combat awards, unit citations, and battle casualties.

How long is History of the 508th Parachute Infantry?

History of the 508th Parachute Infantry by William G. Lord II is 328 pages long, and a total of 84,624 words.

This makes it 111% the length of the average book. It also has 103% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read History of the 508th Parachute Infantry Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 42 minutes to read History of the 508th Parachute Infantry aloud.

What Reading Level is History of the 508th Parachute Infantry?

History of the 508th Parachute Infantry is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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