How Long to Read Voices from the Battle of the Bulge

How Long Does it Take to Read Voices from the Battle of the Bulge?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 57 minutes to read Voices from the Battle of the Bulge by Nigel De Lee

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

Description

After the Allies broke out from Normandy in July 1944, they drove quickly through the rest of France and were threatening the German border by the autumn. To halt the Allies, Hitler's last throw of the dice was the massive gamble of a counterattack in the Ardennes. Sensing the Allies were fatigued, with stretched supply lines after their rapid advance, Hitler presented to his commanders an ambitious plan to force two Panzer armies through the Allied forces, to take the vital port of Antwerp. He intended to exploit the differences between the British and American commands and separate their forces, driving the British to another Dunkirk and buying him time to launch a full-scale assault on Britain with his 'miracle weapons' and undermine the Allies' Western alliance. The massive German attack launched on 16 December 1944 achieved complete surprise but heavy fighting in the American sectors, halted their advance after two days. Known as the Battle of the Bulge because of the bulge in the German lines at this point, a battle of attrition followed in the bitter winter weather but Allied air power and limited fuel supplies on the German side gradually turned the battle in the Allies favor and by mid-January German forces were in retreat. This had been the largest battle fought by the Americans in World War 2 and at the end of it Germany was facing its final defeat. This new paperback edition of Voices of Battle of the Bulge tells the story of this pivotal battle of World War 2 through contemporary witnesses. Drawing on interviews, letters, diaries and eyewitness accounts from the military commanders and generals, ordinary front-line soldiers and civilians who experienced the Battle of the Bulge at first hand, it vividly brings to life and commemorates one of the key battles of World War 2.

How long is Voices from the Battle of the Bulge?

Voices from the Battle of the Bulge by Nigel De Lee is 288 pages long, and a total of 74,304 words.

This makes it 97% the length of the average book. It also has 91% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Voices from the Battle of the Bulge Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 46 minutes to read Voices from the Battle of the Bulge aloud.

What Reading Level is Voices from the Battle of the Bulge?

Voices from the Battle of the Bulge 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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