City Under Siege
Michael D. Haydock
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City Under Siege
Published
August 2000
Publisher
Brassey's Inc
Pages
321
ISBN-13
9781574882643
ISBN-10
1574882643
Description
"Focusing on the experiences of airmen, politicians, and ordinary citizens, Michael D. Haydock tells the human story of an aviation and logistical accomplishment that has had lasting geopolitical significance.". "At the close of World War II, the Soviet Union controlled all of eastern Germany except the Allied sectors of Berlin. In June 1948, Soviet authorities halted the West's land access to the city, apparently dooming the inhabitants of its Western sectors to starvation. Allied planes - mostly American but some British - immediately began a massive supply airlift that lasted fifteen months. Flying 276,926 dangerous missions, often in bad weather, and bringing in 2.3 million tons of food and coal, the Berlin Airlift cost the lives of 75 U.S. and British airmen but saved the besieged enclave." "Haydock's sources include recently declassified documents and previously unpublished diaries of participants. In City Under Siege, he has united the political, military, and personal aspects of the story."--BOOK JACKET.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in City Under Siege?
This edition of City Under Siege has approximately 321 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read City Under Siege?
For most readers, City Under Siege typically takes between 6h 41m and 4h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 80,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 21m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 80,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of City Under Siege?
The estimated word count for City Under Siege is approximately 80,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of City Under Siege?
City Under Siege was written by Michael D. Haydock.
When was City Under Siege published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.