How Long to Read Normandy: the Sailors' Story

How Long Does it Take to Read Normandy: the Sailors' Story?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 7 minutes to read Normandy: the Sailors' Story by Nick Hewitt

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

Description

The first account of the Allied navies’ vital contribution to the success of the D-Day landings and the Normandy campaign The Allied liberation of Nazi-occupied Europe is one of the most widely recognised events of modern history. The assault phase, Operation Neptune, began with the D-Day landings in Normandy—one of the most complex amphibious operations in history, involving 7,000 ships and nearly 200,000 men. But despite this immense effort, the wider naval campaign has been broadly forgotten. Nick Hewitt draws on fascinating new material to describe the violent sea battle which mirrored the fighting on land, and the complex campaign at sea which enabled the Allied assault. Aboard ships ranging from frail plywood landing craft to sleek destroyers, sailors were active combatants in the operation of June 1944, and had worked tirelessly to secure the Seine Bay in the months preceding it. They fought battles against German submarines, aircraft, and warships, and maintained careful watch to keep control of the English Channel. Hewitt recounts these sailors’ stories for the first time—and shows how, without their efforts, D-Day would have failed.

How long is Normandy: the Sailors' Story?

Normandy: the Sailors' Story by Nick Hewitt is 476 pages long, and a total of 121,856 words.

This makes it 161% the length of the average book. It also has 149% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Normandy: the Sailors' Story Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 5 minutes to read Normandy: the Sailors' Story aloud.

What Reading Level is Normandy: the Sailors' Story?

Normandy: the Sailors' Story 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.

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