How Long to Read Victory in Defeat

How Long Does it Take to Read Victory in Defeat?

It takes the average reader 8 hours and 13 minutes to read Victory in Defeat by Gregory Urwin

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

Description

Told here for the first time in vivid detail is the story of the defenders of Wake Island following their surrender to the Japanese on December 23, 1941. The highly regarded military historian Gregory Urwin spent decades researching what happened and now offers a revealing look at the U.S. Marines, sailors, soldiers, and civilian contractors in captivity. In addition to exhaustive archival research, he interviewed dozens of POWs and even some of their Japanese captors. He also had access to diaries secretly kept by the prisoners. This information has allowed Urwin to provide a nuanced look at...

How long is Victory in Defeat?

Victory in Defeat by Gregory Urwin is 478 pages long, and a total of 123,324 words.

This makes it 161% the length of the average book. It also has 151% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Victory in Defeat Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 11 hours and 13 minutes to read Victory in Defeat aloud.

What Reading Level is Victory in Defeat?

Victory in Defeat 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.

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

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