How Long to Read Slessor: Bomber Champion

How Long Does it Take to Read Slessor: Bomber Champion?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 53 minutes to read Slessor: Bomber Champion by Vincent Orange

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

Description

The acclaimed author of Dowding of Fighter Command details the life of one of the great strategic minds of the Royal Air Force. Born in India into a family of soldiers and diplomats, John Slessor made the first aerial attack on a Zeppelin. He went on to serve in the Middle East over the Western Front in World War I, and postwar on the North-West Frontier in India. In the inter-war years, under the influence of Sir Hugh Trenchard, he became a devout proponent of strategic bombing and a strong advocate of the importance of air support for ground forces. Through his writing and teaching he gained a reputation as a deep thinker, and as Director of Plans in the Air Ministry from 1937, was closely concerned with rearmament. As World War II began, he became a major cog in the policy machine. Serving variously as Head of 5 Group Bomber Command (1941), with Portal throughout 1942 and at Casablanca in 1943, his high point came as Head of Coastal Command in 1943 with the defeat of the U-Boats, and then in August 1944 with the tragedy of the Warsaw uprising. Post-WWII, he continued to influence thinking as an ardent opponent of the Soviet Union. His Global Strategy Paper in 1952 was arguably the basis of all strategic thinking until the end of the Cold War. Vincent Orange was given full access to Slessor’s diaries, letters, papers, and all relevant official documentation. As he shows us in this biography, although Slessor had numerous shortcomings, he was able to overcome these difficulties and rise to the top of his service.

How long is Slessor: Bomber Champion?

Slessor: Bomber Champion by Vincent Orange is 531 pages long, and a total of 133,281 words.

This makes it 179% the length of the average book. It also has 163% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Slessor: Bomber Champion Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 12 hours and 8 minutes to read Slessor: Bomber Champion aloud.

What Reading Level is Slessor: Bomber Champion?

Slessor: Bomber Champion 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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