OVERLORD
Thomas Alexander Hughes
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OVERLORD
Published
October 3, 2002
Publisher
Free Press
Pages
396
ISBN-13
9780743247832
ISBN-10
0743247833
Description
Overlord is the story of how American tactical air power was developed by General Elwood "Pete" Quesada during World War II, including its decisive role in Operation Overlord and the liberation of Europe. Pete Quesada is one of World War II's unsung yet crucial heroes. With his famous "Ninth Tactical Air Command," Quesada established the best air-ground team in the European theater. He pioneered the use of radar in close air support operations, introducing weapons systems specifically geared to tactical operations. He nurtured new flying methods designed for the kind of precision bombing the battlefields of Europe demanded. And more than anything else, Pete Quesada championed efforts to mold air and ground officers into a single fighting unit. This is the definitive story of an extraordinary man, whose remarkable efforts to aid foot soldiers in World War II, contributed significantly to the Allies' success. America's belated rediscovery of Quesada's precepts some forty years later in conflicts like Operation Desert Storm only underscores the importance of Quesada's story.
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How many pages are in OVERLORD?
This edition of OVERLORD has approximately 396 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 OVERLORD?
For most readers, OVERLORD typically takes between 8h 15m and 5h 30m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 99,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 36m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 99,000 words
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What is the word count of OVERLORD?
The estimated word count for OVERLORD is approximately 99,000 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.
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Who is the author of OVERLORD?
OVERLORD was written by Thomas Alexander Hughes.
When was OVERLORD published?
The publication date for this specific edition is October 3, 2002. The original work may have been published on a different date.