How Long to Read The Road to Verdun

How Long Does it Take to Read The Road to Verdun?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 15 minutes to read The Road to Verdun by Ian Ousby

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

Description

On February 21, 1916, the Germans launched a surprise offensive at Verdun, an important fortress in northeastern France, sparking a brutal and protracted conflict that would claim more than 700,000 victims. The carnage had little impact on the course of the war, and Verdun ultimately came to symbolize the absurdity and horror of trench warfare. Ian Ousby offers a radical reevaluation of this cataclysmic battle, arguing that the French bear tremendous responsibility for the senseless slaughter. He shows how the battle’s roots lay in the Franco-Prussian war and how its legacy helped lay the...

How long is The Road to Verdun?

The Road to Verdun by Ian Ousby is 432 pages long, and a total of 108,864 words.

This makes it 146% the length of the average book. It also has 133% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Road to Verdun Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 54 minutes to read The Road to Verdun aloud.

What Reading Level is The Road to Verdun?

The Road to Verdun 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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