Deserter
Charles Glass
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Deserter
Published
2013
Publisher
HarperPress
Pages
390
ISBN-13
9780007345922
ISBN-10
0007345925
Description
The extraordinary story of the deserters of the Second World War. What made them run? And what happened after they fled? During the Second World War, the British lost 100,000 troops to desertion, and the Americans 40,000. Commonwealth forces from Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Britain's colonial empire also left the ranks in their thousands. The overwhelming majority of deserters from all armies were front-line infantry troops; without them, the war was harder to win. Many of these men were captured and court marshalled, while others were never apprehended. Some remain wanted to this day. Why did these men decide to flee their ranks? In 'Deserter', veteran reporter and historian Charles Glass follows a group of British and American deserters into the heat of battle and explores what motivated them to take their fateful decision to run away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Deserter?
This edition of Deserter has approximately 390 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 Deserter?
For most readers, Deserter typically takes between 8h 8m and 5h 25m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 97,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 30m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 13 days • Estimated word count: 97,500 words
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What is the word count of Deserter?
The estimated word count for Deserter is approximately 97,500 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 Deserter?
Deserter was written by Charles Glass.
When was Deserter published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.