How Long to Read The Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission

How Long Does it Take to Read The Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission?

It takes the average reader 10 hours and 40 minutes to read The Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission by Martin Middlebrook

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

Description

A detailed history of the American World War II bombing mission over Nazi Germany, by the author of The First Day on the Somme. On August 17, 1943, the entire strength of the American heavy bomber forces in England set out to raid two major industrial complexes deep in southern Germany: the Messerschmitt aircraft factory and the KGF ball bearing plant. For American commanders, it was the culmination of years of planning, the day when their self-defending formations of the famous Flying Fortress could at last perform their true role, reaching out by daylight to strike at targets in the deepest corners of industrial Germany. The day ended in disaster for the Americans. Thanks to the courage of the aircrews, the bombers won through to the targets and caused heavy damage, but sixty were shot down and the hopes of the American commanders were shattered. Historically, it was one of the most important days for the American air forces during the Second World War. While researching this catastrophic raid, author Martin Middlebrook interviewed hundreds of the airmen involved, German defenders, “slave workers,” and eyewitnesses. The result is a mass of fresh, previously unused material with which the author finally provides the full story of this famous day’s operations. Not only is the American side elaborated upon, but the previously vague German side of the story—both the Luftwaffe action and the civilian experiences in Schweinfurt and Regensburg—is also now presented clearly and in detail for the first time. Middlebrook also covers the important question of why the RAF did not support the American effort and follow up the raid on Schweinfurt as planned.

How long is The Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission?

The Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission by Martin Middlebrook is 633 pages long, and a total of 160,149 words.

This makes it 214% the length of the average book. It also has 196% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 14 hours and 35 minutes to read The Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission aloud.

What Reading Level is The Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission?

The Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission 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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