Dunkirk
Hugh Sebag-Montefiore
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Dunkirk
Published
Jun 26, 2007
Publisher
Penguin UK
Pages
720
ISBN-13
9780141024370
ISBN-10
0141024372
Description
The rescue in May 1940 of British soldiers fleeing capture and defeat by the Nazis at Dunkirk was not just about what happened at sea and on the beaches. The evacuation would never have succeeded had it not been for the tenacity of the British soldiers who stayed behind to ensure they got away. Men like Sergeant Major Gus Jennings who died smothering a German stick bomb in the church at Esquelbecq in an effort to save his comrades, and Captain Marcus Ervine-Andrews VC who single-handedly held back a German attack on the Dunkirk perimeter thereby allowing the British line to form up behind him. Told to stand and fight to the last man, these brave few battalions fought in whatever manner they could to buy precious time for the evacuation. Outnumbered and outgunned, they launched spectacular and heroic attacks time and again, despite ferocious fighting and the knowledge that for many only capture or death would end their struggle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Dunkirk?
This edition of Dunkirk has approximately 720 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 Dunkirk?
For most readers, Dunkirk typically takes between 15h 0m and 10h 0m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 180,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 12h 0m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 24 days • Estimated word count: 180,000 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 Dunkirk?
The estimated word count for Dunkirk is approximately 180,000 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 Dunkirk?
Dunkirk was written by Hugh Sebag-Montefiore.
When was Dunkirk published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Jun 26, 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.