Helmand
Simon Weston
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Helmand
by Simon Weston
Published
2013
Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Pages
236
ISBN-13
9781780969060
ISBN-10
1780969066
Description
During their tour of Afghanistan in 2008, a number of soldiers kept personal diaries of their experiences, and now, for the first time, Osprey Publishing have collected them together to provide a gripping first-hand account of life in the front line in modern warfare. Although these soldiers were on the same tour, they all encountered different experiences, and so while the time frame is the same, their perspectives are inevitably different. Included here are the diaries of Lt John Thornton, who sadly lost his life just two weeks before the end of the tour, a Padre, a CO, a 2IC, and a member of Lt Thornton's section. With a narrative that pulls the diaries together and puts them in context, this book provides a chance to look at what changes when the men and women come home, and what they learned from the tour. The diary of Lt Thornton's brother, Ian, who is currently serving in Helmand, provides an example of the war 4 years on and provides further context to the original tour diaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Helmand?
This edition of Helmand has approximately 236 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 Helmand?
For most readers, Helmand typically takes between 4h 55m and 3h 17m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 59,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 56m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 59,000 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 Helmand?
The estimated word count for Helmand is approximately 59,000 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 Helmand?
Helmand was written by Simon Weston.
When was Helmand published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.