How Long to Read The Somme

How Long Does it Take to Read The Somme?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 55 minutes to read The Somme by A.H. Farrar-Hockley

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

Description

Originally published in 1964, this is a critically acclaimed classic history of the military engagements of the Somme that raged from July to November 1916. It tells of bloody battles interspersed with trench actions of dreadful intensity. In addition to the key confrontations, Farrar-Hockley provides a detailed background to the Somme planning and why it failed with dreadful casualties. In its entirety, the conflict along the Somme scarred the minds of a whole generation, becoming recorded by historians as the graveyard of the 'flower of British manhood'. With a new introduction by Charles Messenger, and a touching foreword by the author's son, Dair Farrar-Hockley, this new edition of The Somme is a testament to those who gave their lives on this famous battlefield.

How long is The Somme?

The Somme by A.H. Farrar-Hockley is 287 pages long, and a total of 73,759 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 90% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Somme Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 43 minutes to read The Somme aloud.

What Reading Level is The Somme?

The Somme 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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Where Can I Buy The Somme?

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