One million steps
Francis J. West
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One million steps
Published
2014
Publisher
Random House
Pages
277
ISBN-13
9781400068746
ISBN-10
1400068746
Description
Battalion 3/5 suffered the highest number of casualties in the war in Afghanistan. This is the story of one platoon in that distinguished battalion. Aware of U.S. plans to withdraw from the country, knowing their efforts were only a footprint in the sand, the fifty Marines of 3rd Platoon fought in Sangin, the most dangerous district in all of Afghanistan. So heavy were the casualties that the Secretary of Defense offered to pull the Marines out. Instead, they pushed forward. Each Marine in 3rd Platoon patrolled two and a half miles a day for six months--a total of one million steps--in search of a ghostlike enemy that struck without warning. Every day brought a new skirmish. Each footfall might trigger an IED. Half the Marines in 3rd Platoon didn't make it intact to the end of the tour. This is the story of the fifty brave men who faced these grim odds and refused to back down.--From publisher description.
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How many pages are in One million steps?
This edition of One million steps has approximately 277 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 One million steps?
For most readers, One million steps typically takes between 5h 46m and 3h 51m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 69,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 37m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 69,250 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 One million steps?
The estimated word count for One million steps is approximately 69,250 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 One million steps?
One million steps was written by Francis J. West.
When was One million steps published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2014. The original work may have been published on a different date.