Night Witches at War

Written by Bruce Berglund · Illustrated by Trevor Goring

Part of the Amazing World War II Stories series

Brave women fly daring night missions in fragile biplanes during WWII.

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32 pages· 2,321 words· Est. 21 min read· 650L

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In WWII, the Soviet Night Witches, an all-female squadron, defy the odds by flying perilous night missions in fragile biplanes. With no lights or navigation, they strike fear into German forces. Discover how these courageous women, armed with skill and determination, played a pivotal role in the war effort. What drove them to face such danger, and how did they change the course of history? Uncover the untold stories of bravery and resilience that helped defeat the Nazis.

From the publisher

Flying combat missions in wartime is always dangerous. But imagine doing so in a slow, rickety biplane, at night, with no lights or navigational equipment of any kind. Sound impossible? It wasn’t for the Soviet Night Witches. This unit of incredibly brave women flew hundreds of missions to attack German forces on the front lines during World War II. Learn all about these brave women and how their skill and courage in battle helped defeat the Nazis to win the war.

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