How Long to Read RAF Bomber Command at War, 1939–1945

How Long Does it Take to Read RAF Bomber Command at War, 1939–1945?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 22 minutes to read RAF Bomber Command at War, 1939–1945 by Craig Armstrong

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

Description

The Royal Air Force had placed a great deal of faith in its force of bombers, Bomber Command, in the event of a future war. The belief in the ability of formations of bombers flying in daylight and unescorted, protecting themselves from enemy fighter attack, informed early tactics but led to bloody losses. Hampered by government restrictions on targets, by late 1941 Bomber Command was in crisis. As a result, and coupled the growing dire war situation, a new and forceful commander, Sir Arthur Harris, was appointed and new strategies allowed Bomber Command to broaden its attacks despite some opposition. The result was the area bombing strategy which focussed attacks upon enemy held towns and cities. This Main Offensive period lasted throughout 1943-1944 and saw both victories and defeats. It was also the period that saw a limited number of precision attacks; on Augsburg, Peenemunde and, most famously, the Ruhr dams. Bomber Command also aided in tactical and strategic support for the invasion of Europe and the subsequent fight to push inland. New technological developments allowed Bomber Command to hit V-Weapons sites and to focus more on precision bombing, but Harris remained determined to hit German towns and cities whenever possible, while the Command's growing power allowed it to rain devastation upon its targets, culminating at Dresden. Much has been written about Bomber Command, but this book focusses largely on those who took part in the raids and on public attitudes towards the campaign in Britain. Using accounts from national and local archives, newspapers and existing historiography, the book seeks to shed light on untold stories from Bomber Command’s war.

How long is RAF Bomber Command at War, 1939–1945?

RAF Bomber Command at War, 1939–1945 by Craig Armstrong is 256 pages long, and a total of 65,536 words.

This makes it 86% the length of the average book. It also has 80% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read RAF Bomber Command at War, 1939–1945 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 58 minutes to read RAF Bomber Command at War, 1939–1945 aloud.

What Reading Level is RAF Bomber Command at War, 1939–1945?

RAF Bomber Command at War, 1939–1945 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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