How Long to Read The Battle to Save the Houston

How Long Does it Take to Read The Battle to Save the Houston?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 9 minutes to read The Battle to Save the Houston by Estate of John G. Miller

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

Description

A World War II adventure story of epic proportions, this book tells the heroic tale of a dedicated band of men who refused to let their crippled ship sink to the bottom of the Pacific in late 1944. Based on over seventy eyewitness accounts and hundreds of official documents and personal papers, it records in rich detail the USS Houston's 14,000-mile perilous journey home to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Part of Bull Halsey's famous Pacific Task Force 38, the Houston's had been supporting air strikes as a prelude to the Battle of Leyte Gulf, when she took an aerial torpedo hit that caused serious flooding. Nearly two-thirds of the crew abandoned ship before the damage-control officer convinced the captain she might be saved. Another torpedo hit two days later complicated the crew's desperate fight. Surrounded by death, floodwaters, and fire, stalked by enemy subs, threatened by air attack, and running from a typhoon, the men of the Houston's remained towers of strength while knowing their ship was never more than minutes away from breaking apart. John Miller's action-packed account gives insights into the nature of heroism and leadership that remain valuable today. Exceptional photographic documentation accompanies the text.

How long is The Battle to Save the Houston?

The Battle to Save the Houston by Estate of John G. Miller is 245 pages long, and a total of 62,475 words.

This makes it 83% the length of the average book. It also has 76% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Battle to Save the Houston Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 41 minutes to read The Battle to Save the Houston aloud.

What Reading Level is The Battle to Save the Houston?

The Battle to Save the Houston 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.

Where Can I Buy The Battle to Save the Houston?

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