How Long to Read Marines In World War II - The Battle For Tarawa [Illustrated Edition]

How Long Does it Take to Read Marines In World War II - The Battle For Tarawa [Illustrated Edition]?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 3 minutes to read Marines In World War II - The Battle For Tarawa [Illustrated Edition] by Capt. James R. Stockman

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

Description

The Story of the bloody brutal Battle of Tarawa, also known by its codename Operation Galvanic, was the first time that the Americans and principally the Marine Corps faced serious opposition to a seaborne landing. Contains 30 photos and 12 maps and charts. “Tarawa was the first in a series of amphibious operations which carried United States forces across the Central Pacific to the homeland of Japan. When the 2d Marine Division landed on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll on 20 November 1943, twenty years of Marine Corps study and work, already tested at Guadalcanal and at Bougainville, was put to an acid test. Tarawa was the first example in history of a sea-borne assault against a heavily defended coral atoll. Marine preparations for this operation were thorough; its plans were executed in a noteworthy manner. In the final analysis, however, success at Tarawa depended upon the discipline, courage, and fighting ability of the individual Marine. Seldom has anyone been called upon to fight a battle under more difficult circumstances. In capturing Tarawa, the 2d Marine Division accomplished a difficult mission in an expeditious manner. Seventy-six hours after the assault troops landed in the face of heavy resistance, the battle was over and an important base secured with the annihilation of its defending garrison. Of even greater importance, however, was the fact that this successful operation underlined the soundness of our doctrines of amphibious assault. The lessons learned and confirmed at Tarawa paid great dividends in every subsequent operation from the Marshalls to the shores of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.-A.A. VANDEGRIFT, General, U.S. Marine Corps, Commandant of the Marine Corps”

How long is Marines In World War II - The Battle For Tarawa [Illustrated Edition]?

Marines In World War II - The Battle For Tarawa [Illustrated Edition] by Capt. James R. Stockman is 182 pages long, and a total of 45,864 words.

This makes it 61% the length of the average book. It also has 56% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Marines In World War II - The Battle For Tarawa [Illustrated Edition] Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 10 minutes to read Marines In World War II - The Battle For Tarawa [Illustrated Edition] aloud.

What Reading Level is Marines In World War II - The Battle For Tarawa [Illustrated Edition]?

Marines In World War II - The Battle For Tarawa [Illustrated Edition] is suitable for students ages 10 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.

Where Can I Buy Marines In World War II - The Battle For Tarawa [Illustrated Edition]?

Marines In World War II - The Battle For Tarawa [Illustrated Edition] by Capt. James R. Stockman is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Marines In World War II - The Battle For Tarawa [Illustrated Edition] by Capt. James R. Stockman on Amazon click the button below.