How Long to Read Merchant Marine Survivors of World War II

How Long Does it Take to Read Merchant Marine Survivors of World War II?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 41 minutes to read Merchant Marine Survivors of World War II by Michael Gillen

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

Description

World War II could not have been won without the U.S. Merchant Marine. Crewed by civilian seamen in peacetime and carrying much of the nation's ocean-borne commerce, the Merchant Marine became the "fourth arm of defense" in wartime, providing vital support for beachheads in all theaters of operation. Twenty World War II Merchant Marine veterans are featured in this oral history. Most had at least one ship torpedoed, bombed, shelled or mined out from under them--some of them two. Some became prisoners of the Japanese for the duration of the war, working on the infamous River Kwai Bridge. Many...

How long is Merchant Marine Survivors of World War II?

Merchant Marine Survivors of World War II by Michael Gillen is 216 pages long, and a total of 55,296 words.

This makes it 73% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Merchant Marine Survivors of World War II Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 2 minutes to read Merchant Marine Survivors of World War II aloud.

What Reading Level is Merchant Marine Survivors of World War II?

Merchant Marine Survivors of World War II 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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