It takes the average reader 2 hours and 38 minutes to read The Royal Navy and the Battle of Britain by Anthony J Cumming
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This persuasive study attacks the key myths surrounding the Battle of Britain to revise the relative status of maritime and aviation factors in the defense of Britain. Without denigrating the heroism of the fighter pilots, Anthony Cumming challenges the effectiveness of the Royal Air Force in 1940 and gives the Royal Navy much greater prominence than others have. He vigorously asserts the ability of British warships to frustrate German plans for Operation Sea Lion and to repel Luftwaffe attacks. The author argues that the RAF took the lion’s share of the glory only because its colorful image could easily be used manipulate American opinion. Cumming contends that the 70th anniversary of Battle of Britain should celebrate the contributions of the many rather than focusing on the pilot elite, an assertion certain provoke discussion.
The Royal Navy and the Battle of Britain by Anthony J Cumming is 155 pages long, and a total of 39,525 words.
This makes it 52% the length of the average book. It also has 48% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 35 minutes to read The Royal Navy and the Battle of Britain aloud.
The Royal Navy and the Battle of Britain is suitable for students ages 10 and up.
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