How Long to Read War in the Shallows

How Long Does it Take to Read War in the Shallows?

It takes the average reader 7 hours and 28 minutes to read War in the Shallows by John Sherwood

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

Description

More than 174,000 sailors served in South Vietnam between 1960 and 1972.1 At the height of the U.S. Navy's involvement in South Vietnam, the Navy's coastal and riverine forces included more than 30,000 sailors and over 350 patrol vessels ranging in size from riverboats to destroyers.2 Naval Forces Vietnam, the Navy's major South Vietnam command, also operated minesweepers, floating barracks and maintenance ships, a fleet of maritime patrol aircraft, and helicopter gunships. Shore facilities included one of the largest and finest ports in the world, Cam Ranh Bay, as well as many smaller bases spread out along the 1,200-mile coastline of South Vietnam and its major rivers.Besides being large and resources-intensive, the Navy's war in South Vietnam was a stark departure from the oceanic or "blue water" operations that characterized much of the U.S. Navy's 20th-century history. The capital ships of the "brown water" (riverine) and "green water" (coastal) navy were not battleships, ballistic missile submarines, or aircraft carriers but small boats, many of which were converted World War II-era landing craft or modified commercial craft. Vietnam was a decidedly low-tech, manpower intensive operation--an anathema to a navy focused on fleet operations and cutting edge technology. The story of how the U.S. Navy shifted gears during the Vietnam War, constructed three inshore task forces from scratch, and adapted to a form of warfare not experienced since the Civil War is the subject of this work

How long is War in the Shallows?

War in the Shallows by John Sherwood is 443 pages long, and a total of 112,079 words.

This makes it 150% the length of the average book. It also has 137% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read War in the Shallows Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 10 hours and 12 minutes to read War in the Shallows aloud.

What Reading Level is War in the Shallows?

War in the Shallows 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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