How Long to Read The Battle of Long Tan

How Long Does it Take to Read The Battle of Long Tan?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 40 minutes to read The Battle of Long Tan by David W. Cameron

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

Description

On the afternoon of 18 August 1966, a rubber plantation in Phuoc Tuy Province, South Vietnam, Australian troops fought one of their bloodiest, most significant battles of the Vietnam War. The Australians had arrived at Nui Dat four months earlier to open up the province. While out on patrol, Delta Company of 6RAR, originally numbering just 105 Australians and three New Zealanders, collided with Viet Cong forces numbering around 2500 troops, ahead of a planned Vietnamese ambush. Under heavy fire and short on ammunition, the Australians could only guess at the enemy’s strength and number. Morning light revealed a shattered woodland, trees bleeding latex – and hundreds of dead enemy soldiers who had fallen in the numerous assaults against the small Anzac force. What was first thought by the Australians to be a significant defeat quickly turned out to be a major victory. Marking the battle's 50th anniversary, and drawing on unpublished first-hand accounts, David Cameron brings to life the events of this famous battle as it unfolded – minute by minute, hour by hour – and reveals the deeds of heroism and mateship now part of Australia's Vietnam War story. His compelling account commemorates the men who fought in the rubber plantation of Long Tan – and those who did not come home. Praise for David Cameron's The Battle for Lone Pine: 'A fine work of military and social history', Weekend Australian 'A riveting read', Daily Telegraph

How long is The Battle of Long Tan?

The Battle of Long Tan by David W. Cameron is 400 pages long, and a total of 100,000 words.

This makes it 135% the length of the average book. It also has 122% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Battle of Long Tan Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 6 minutes to read The Battle of Long Tan aloud.

What Reading Level is The Battle of Long Tan?

The Battle of Long Tan 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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