How Long to Read What Tommy Took to War

How Long Does it Take to Read What Tommy Took to War?

It takes the average reader and 50 minutes to read What Tommy Took to War by Peter Doyle

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

Description

On the centenary of the Great War comes this poignant look at fifty objects never far from Tommy's side – official uniform, good-luck charms, phrasebooks, a sweetheart's letter, some unexpected and others more familiar. With sumptuous original photography and thoughtful text, this is life as the ordinary First World War soldier knew it. Inside front: What Tommy Took To War tells sobering, fascinating stories that bring the ordinary Tommy's experiences back to life with poignant immediacy. With striking original photography by Chris Foster and expert text from noted historian Peter Doyle, it looks in detail at fifty objects that Tommy would have had in his kit and which would have accompanied, equipped and comforted him during his wartime ordeals: official uniform, training manual, cigarettes, good-luck charms, sweethearts' letters, foreign phrasebook and myriad others. Together, these artefacts give us a serious and informative, yet touching and even occasionally amusing, picture of the ordinary soldier's experience of the First World War.

How long is What Tommy Took to War?

What Tommy Took to War by Peter Doyle is 49 pages long, and a total of 12,691 words.

This makes it 17% the length of the average book. It also has 16% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read What Tommy Took to War Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 9 minutes to read What Tommy Took to War aloud.

What Reading Level is What Tommy Took to War?

What Tommy Took to War is suitable for students ages 8 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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