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The Night Witches of WWII: The Inspiring True Story of the Female Russian Pilots Who Helped Win the War Against the Nazis
They were ignored, laughed at, and forced to do chores beneath their ranks. Why? They were the ‘weaker’ gender, considered fit only for kitchens and receptions.
Despite being capable, they were initially denied entry into combat. And when they did enlist, their treatment only they were assigned worn-out uniforms and left to the mercy of rusted equipment on the battlefield. Yet these adversities didn’t stop the Soviet female fighters from going ahead and showing unprecedented excellence in warfare.
But who were the faces behind this matchless gallantry?
When it comes to women’s contribution to the Second World War, there were so many questions left unanswered… until now.
In The Night Witches of WWII , you’ll
The female aviation regiments didn’t have state-of-the-art equipment or much support from their comrades, yet they became some of the most extraordinary fighters of World War II.
They were instrumental in demonstrating that women are just as capable of fighting and winning wars as their male counterparts, no matter the adversities.
Let’s ensure that these fearless fighters (and women like them) are brought to light as their stories are capable of inspiring countless future generations to come.
Despite being capable, they were initially denied entry into combat. And when they did enlist, their treatment only they were assigned worn-out uniforms and left to the mercy of rusted equipment on the battlefield. Yet these adversities didn’t stop the Soviet female fighters from going ahead and showing unprecedented excellence in warfare.
But who were the faces behind this matchless gallantry?
When it comes to women’s contribution to the Second World War, there were so many questions left unanswered… until now.
In The Night Witches of WWII , you’ll
The female aviation regiments didn’t have state-of-the-art equipment or much support from their comrades, yet they became some of the most extraordinary fighters of World War II.
They were instrumental in demonstrating that women are just as capable of fighting and winning wars as their male counterparts, no matter the adversities.
Let’s ensure that these fearless fighters (and women like them) are brought to light as their stories are capable of inspiring countless future generations to come.
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126 pages, Paperback
Published June 25, 2022
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March 18, 2025
Fascinating!
September 18, 2023
Very interesting insight into one of the greatest wars of the world. This small essay covers a little-known aspect of a minority group of warfighters. There were a few Russian airwings that were either all female, or primarily female. This was such a radical idea that the enemy Nazis despised it. I have to laugh a little about that because Northern Germanic people employed shield maidens, which were female warriors who fought alongside their male counterparts. Still, this is a fascinating read about warrior women who were 100% for fighting for their countries and they overcame male chauvinism and did a stellar job. America witnessed the success of these woman and briefly tried it themselves. After a few women laid their lives down for their country, America shut it down. I can't help but wonder if the American leaders were worried about what the rest of the world would think if we continued to let our women folk die for the protection of everything they held dear? I would recommend this read to war enthusiasts, people interested in History, WWII, strange or rare facts, essays, Russian history, or just something short to kill a few hours with.
October 19, 2023
Fascinating topic, but a disappointing read. The writing is circling and repetitive. It could be condensed significantly and still provide the same amount of information if presented in a clearer way. There isn’t enough support or visible sources, which makes it feel opinionated instead of factual at times. It gave me subpar high school research paper vibes. Wikipedia is also listed as one of the sources, which tells me all I needed to know about taking it with a grain of salt. Based on the title, I also expected more focus on the night witches. This felt more like a broad overview of women’s combat roles in the war and all three women pilot units. Not necessarily a bad thing, just not as advertised. Overall, this just isn’t as polished or as researched as I was looking for.
September 30, 2022
Informative
The story was interesting and informative. Photos allowing the reader to see the actual ladies and planes, if available, would have been nice; perhaps the printed edition does have photos. Worth reading about little known piece of history.
The story was interesting and informative. Photos allowing the reader to see the actual ladies and planes, if available, would have been nice; perhaps the printed edition does have photos. Worth reading about little known piece of history.
January 15, 2023
Wonderful book what women we do to fight
June 14, 2023
Loved it and learned a lot
July 15, 2023
Always up for ANOTHER story of women’s involvement in heroic efforts and fight for freedom.
September 11, 2023
I didn't read too much of this--It really isn't very good.
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