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The Soviet Night Witches flew over 30,000 missions in planes made of almost nothing more than wood and canvas. Learn about the origin of the Night Witches and the women who flew these missions and were indispensable to the war effort in World War II.
Quick Summary
The Soviet Night Witches is a nonfiction account about the all-female Soviet bomber regiment who flew over 30,000 nighttime missions in fragile wooden and canvas planes during World War II, becoming one of the most decorated units in the war. The book covers themes of gender barriers, aerial combat tactics, and the extraordinary courage required to fly dangerous night raids in barely functional aircraft. If your kid likes other World War II histories like "The Boys Who Challenge the Nazis" by Aniko, they will be fascinated by these real-life female pilots. This book is ideal for fourth through sixth graders who enjoy historical nonfiction and stories about people who defied expectations.