It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read Running Wire at the Front Lines by Louis J. Lauria
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
This compelling memoir tracks the war experiences of a radio wireman in the 11th Infantry Regiment of the Fifth Infantry Division. Born in Brooklyn and having left school in the sixth grade to work, the author enlisted at the age of 17. The book explores his time in combat, when he laid down wire for radio communications, often along the front lines and during battles, always alert for German troops. Featured are his sketches of the scenes of his work with fellow soldiers. Particular attention is paid to the role of the wireman and the history of the Fifth Infantry Division.
Running Wire at the Front Lines by Louis J. Lauria is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.
This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read Running Wire at the Front Lines aloud.
Running Wire at the Front Lines is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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