How Long to Read The Balkans 1940–41 (1)

How Long Does it Take to Read The Balkans 1940–41 (1)?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 39 minutes to read The Balkans 1940–41 (1) by Pier Paolo Battistelli

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

Description

The first of two volumes on the Axis campaigns in the Balkans, exploring Mussolini's fateful decision to move against Greece in October 1940. The Greek President Metaxas rejected the Italian ultimatum with a famous 'Oxi' ('No'), and what followed was Italy's first debacle in World War II. In the wake of Italy's rapid annexation of Albania in April 1940, Mussolini's decision to attack Greece in October that year is widely acknowledged as a fatal mistake, leading to a domestic crisis and to the collapse of Italy's reputation as a military power (re-emphasized by the Italian defeat in North Africa in December 1940). The Italian assault on Greece came to a stalemate in less than a fortnight, and was followed a week later by a Greek counter-offensive that broke through the Italian defences before advancing into Albania, forcing the Italian forces to withdraw north before grinding to a half in January 1941 due to logistical issues. Eventually, the Italians took advantage of this brief hiatus to reorganize and prepare a counteroffensive, the failure of which marked the end of the first stage of the Axis Balkan campaign. The first of two volumes examining the Axis campaigns in the Balkans, this book offers a detailed overview of the Italian and Greek armies, their fighting power, and the terrain in which they fought. Complimented by rarely seen images and full colour illustrations, it shows how expectations of an easy Italian victory quickly turned into one of Mussolini's greatest blunders.

How long is The Balkans 1940–41 (1)?

The Balkans 1940–41 (1) by Pier Paolo Battistelli is 97 pages long, and a total of 24,929 words.

This makes it 33% the length of the average book. It also has 30% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Balkans 1940–41 (1) Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 16 minutes to read The Balkans 1940–41 (1) aloud.

What Reading Level is The Balkans 1940–41 (1)?

The Balkans 1940–41 (1) is suitable for students ages 10 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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