How Long to Read The Battle of Olustee, 1864

How Long Does it Take to Read The Battle of Olustee, 1864?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 49 minutes to read The Battle of Olustee, 1864 by Robert P. Broadwater

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

Description

When the Civil War began in 1861, Florida--although the third state to secede from the Union--was of little strategic importance to North or South. By the end of 1863, this position had changed dramatically. For the struggling Confederacy, Florida had become a crucial source of supplies, most especially for the troops in Savannah and Charleston. President Lincoln, soon to be seeking re-election and facing immense dissatisfaction due to the course which the war had taken, was desperately seeking some method of remedying his political situation. Bringing a reconstructed Florida back into the Union, with delegates who he hoped would be friendly to the Republican cause, seemed to be an ideal solution. Thus the Union launched a last-minute endeavor to regain control of Florida, an effort that culminated in the Battle of Olustee. Compiled from primary sources such as diaries and journals, this work tells the story of the failed Union attempt to wrest control of eastern and central Florida away from the Confederacy. From the legislature to the battlefield, it details maneuvers military and political that went into the Florida campaign. The main focus of the work is the Battle of Olustee, or Ocean Pond, as it was known in the South. One of the bloodiest battles of the war with inordinately high casualties (171/2 percent for the Confederates, 35 percent for the Union), this conflict took place in February 1864 between troops commanded by Union General Truman Seymour and Confederate General Joseph Finegan. Little more than a bloody stalemate between generals who lacked significant military experience, the battle nevertheless decisively ended Union hopes of regaining Florida. Appendices provide details on the opposing armies, a list of casualties by unit and enlistment of black troops by state. Contemporary photographs and an index are also included.

How long is The Battle of Olustee, 1864?

The Battle of Olustee, 1864 by Robert P. Broadwater is 225 pages long, and a total of 57,375 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Battle of Olustee, 1864 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 13 minutes to read The Battle of Olustee, 1864 aloud.

What Reading Level is The Battle of Olustee, 1864?

The Battle of Olustee, 1864 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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