How Long to Read The Story of Wake Island [Illustrated Edition]

By James P. S. Devereux Colonel U.S.M.C.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of Wake Island [Illustrated Edition]?

It takes the average reader 3 hours to read The Story of Wake Island [Illustrated Edition] by James P. S. Devereux Colonel U.S.M.C.

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

Description

Includes 11 photos and 5 maps/diagrams of the Defence of Wake Island “It is Monday, 8 December 1941. On Wake Island, a tiny sprung paper-clip in the Pacific between Hawaii and Guam, Marines of the 1st Defense Battalion are starting another day of the backbreaking war preparations that have gone on for weeks. Out in the triangular lagoon formed by the islets of Peale, Wake, and Wilkes, the huge silver Pan American Airways Philippine Clipper flying boat roars off the water bound for Guam. The trans-Pacific flight will not be completed. “Word of war comes around 0700. Captain Henry S. Wilson,...

How long is The Story of Wake Island [Illustrated Edition]?

The Story of Wake Island [Illustrated Edition] by James P. S. Devereux Colonel U.S.M.C. is 176 pages long, and a total of 45,056 words.

This makes it 59% the length of the average book. It also has 55% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Story of Wake Island [Illustrated Edition] Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 6 minutes to read The Story of Wake Island [Illustrated Edition] aloud.

What Reading Level is The Story of Wake Island [Illustrated Edition]?

The Story of Wake Island [Illustrated Edition] is suitable for students ages 10 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.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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