How Long to Read The Decision to Drop the Bomb

How Long Does it Take to Read The Decision to Drop the Bomb?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 32 minutes to read The Decision to Drop the Bomb by Len Giovannitti

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

Description

This book, first published in 1967, examines the circumstances and events that led to the dropping of two atomic bombs on Japan, devastating Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The death of President Roosevelt three weeks before the end of the European war led to an incoming President, Truman, who had heard nothing of the project before taking office. He and his advisers had no precedents to guide them as they considered what to do, and withing their closely drawn circle there were genuine differences of opinion about the use of atomic weapons. This book traces the course of the discussions between the politicians and their technical advisers, the part played by personal relationships, and the attempt by some of the scientists to stop the bomb being used without warning. In addition, it supplies a thorough analysis of developments abroad, and in particular the situation in Japan. It shows that the debate in Washington and the atomic plants was careful and wide-ranging, and that issues are no less complex for being supremely important. The result is to provide both a study of decision-making and a valuable contribution to our understanding of the closing months of the Second World War.

How long is The Decision to Drop the Bomb?

The Decision to Drop the Bomb by Len Giovannitti is 331 pages long, and a total of 83,081 words.

This makes it 112% the length of the average book. It also has 102% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Decision to Drop the Bomb Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 33 minutes to read The Decision to Drop the Bomb aloud.

What Reading Level is The Decision to Drop the Bomb?

The Decision to Drop the Bomb 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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