How Long to Read The First Casualty

How Long Does it Take to Read The First Casualty?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 3 minutes to read The First Casualty by Phillip Knightley

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

Description

"The first casualty when war comes, is truth," said American Senator Hiram Johnson in 1917. In his gripping, now-classic history of war journalism, Phillip Knightley shows just how right Johnson was. From William Howard Russell, who described the appalling conditions of the Crimean War in the Times of London, to the ranks of reporters, photographers, and cameramen who captured the realities of war in Vietnam, The First Casualty tells a fascinating story of heroism and collusion, censorship and suppression. Since Vietnam, Knightley reveals, governments have become much more adept at managing...

How long is The First Casualty?

The First Casualty by Phillip Knightley is 594 pages long, and a total of 150,876 words.

This makes it 200% the length of the average book. It also has 184% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The First Casualty Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 44 minutes to read The First Casualty aloud.

What Reading Level is The First Casualty?

The First Casualty 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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