How Long to Read Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York

How Long Does it Take to Read Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 17 minutes to read Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York by James Patrick Gregory

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

Description

On October 8, 1918, seventeen soldiers from the 82nd Division, American Expeditionary Force, led by acting Sgt. Bernard Early, flanked a German machine gun nest that had inundated their unit with withering fire. In this sneak attack, they successfully surprised and captured more than 80 German soldiers before an unseen machine gun suddenly opened fire and killed six men. Acting Cpl. Alvin York, a member of the patrol, received the credit for taking control of the squad and single-handedly killing 20 Germans, capturing 132 prisoners, and eliminating 35 machine guns, all before leading the men back to Allied lines. For this act of bravery, York not only received the Medal of Honor and was promoted to sergeant, but he also rose to fame and glory. The 1941 movie Sergeant York, starring Gary Cooper, solidified York as a legend and one of the most well-known military figures in American history. In Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York, historian James P. Gregory Jr. tells the story of the other sixteen soldiers who took part in the battle, capture, and return before fading into relative obscurity in the shadow of Sergeant York. As the tale reached mythological proportions, the other survivors began to speak out, seeking recognition for their parts in the engagement, only to be stymied by improper investigations, cover-ups, and media misrepresentations. Here, Gregory recovers the story of these other men and the part they played alongside York while revealing the process of mythmaking in twentieth-century America.

How long is Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York?

Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York by James Patrick Gregory is 249 pages long, and a total of 64,491 words.

This makes it 84% the length of the average book. It also has 79% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 52 minutes to read Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York aloud.

What Reading Level is Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York?

Unraveling the Myth of Sgt. Alvin York 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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