Six Weeks
John Lewis-Stempel
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Six Weeks
Published
2010
Publisher
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Pages
358
ISBN-13
9780297860068
ISBN-10
0297860062
Description
"Often fresh out of school, still with their recent Latin lessons fresh in their minds, many junior officers in the First World War went straight from being prefects to having to lead their men in a charge over the top, knowing that the German machine guns would be trained on the man at the front, knowing that so many of their predecessors had fallen before them. In this remarkable book, John Lewis-Stempel focuses on the oft-overlooked men who were crucial to Britain's war effort, the men who had to persuade the ordinary Tommy to follow them into action. Basing his account on a huge range of first person accounts, including poignant letters and diaries sent home or back to their school, Lewis-Stempel reveals what motivated these men who faced an average life expectancy of just six weeks once they reached the frontline. He shows the life they led in the trenches, how they sought to keep up the spirits of their men, and how they tried to behave with honour in a world where their codes of conduct were being quite literally shot to pieces."--Publisher's description.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Six Weeks?
This edition of Six Weeks has approximately 358 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 Six Weeks?
For most readers, Six Weeks typically takes between 7h 28m and 4h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 89,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 58m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 12 days • Estimated word count: 89,500 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 Six Weeks?
The estimated word count for Six Weeks is approximately 89,500 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 Six Weeks?
Six Weeks was written by John Lewis-Stempel .
When was Six Weeks published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.