How Long to Read The Edge of the Sword

How Long Does it Take to Read The Edge of the Sword?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 52 minutes to read The Edge of the Sword by General Sir Anthony Farrar-Hockley

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

Description

In April 1951, at the height of the Korean War, Chinese troops advanced south of the 38th parallel towards a strategic crossing-point of the Imjin River on the invasion route to the South Korean capital of Seoul. The stand of the 1st Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment, against the overwhelming numbers of invading troops has since passed into British military history. In The Edge of the Sword General Sir Anthony Farrar-Hockley, then Adjutant of the Glosters, has painted a vivid and accurate picture of the battle as seen by the officers and soldiers caught up in the middle of it. The book does not, however, end there. Like the majority of those who survived, the author became a prisoner-of-war, and the book continues with a remarkable account of his experiences in and out of Chinese prison camps. This book is not an attempt at a personal hero-story, and it is certainly not a piece of political propaganda. It is, above all, an amazing story of human fortitude and high adventure.

How long is The Edge of the Sword?

The Edge of the Sword by General Sir Anthony Farrar-Hockley is 286 pages long, and a total of 73,216 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 89% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Edge of the Sword Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 40 minutes to read The Edge of the Sword aloud.

What Reading Level is The Edge of the Sword?

The Edge of the Sword 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.

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