It takes the average reader 8 hours and 51 minutes to read Shield and Sword by Edward J. Marolda
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
This illustrated volume describes in detail the U.S. Navy's role in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, one of the most successful campaigns in American military history. The work describes the contribution to victory of Navy men and women who served afloat in the carrier-based fighter and attack squadrons, the surface warships, amphibious and mine countermeasures vessels, submarines, and logistic and hospital ships. It also relates the activities of American sailors ashore or close inshore who protected the vital harbors of northern Saudi Arabia, provided Marine combat units with medical and construction assistance, flew vital supplies to forward areas, or coordinated all this activity on Navy and joint staffs. Maps, photos and illustrations.
Shield and Sword by Edward J. Marolda is 517 pages long, and a total of 132,869 words.
This makes it 174% the length of the average book. It also has 162% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 6 minutes to read Shield and Sword aloud.
Shield and Sword 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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