It takes the average reader 4 hours and 46 minutes to read The Great War in West Africa by Brigadier-General E. Howard Gorges
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The campaign in West Africa during the Great War is overshadowed by the more famous fight agains the elusive German genius of guerilla warfare, Gen. von Lettow-Vorbeck in East Africa. This account by the British Commander in West Africa, redresses the balance. Gorges describes the Anglo-French invasion and occupation of Togoland, Germany's west African colony, and the more difficult and protracted operations against the German Cameroons—on land, as well as at sea. It took the Allies until January 1916 to eliminate German resistance and chase the remaining German forces into neutral territory. Profusely illustrated with maps, 191 photographs, and four appendices listing officers serving, orders of battle etc.
The Great War in West Africa by Brigadier-General E. Howard Gorges is 283 pages long, and a total of 71,599 words.
This makes it 96% the length of the average book. It also has 88% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 31 minutes to read The Great War in West Africa aloud.
The Great War in West Africa is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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