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Night Witches: A History of the All Female 588th Night Bomber Regiment
Night Witches A History of the All Female 588th Night Bomber Regiment Author:Fergus Mason, HistoryCaps From 1942 until the end of World War II, the Soviets had a secret weapon: women. The 588th Night Bomber Regiment was one of the most decorated units; each member had flew more than 800 missions by the end of the war, and twenty-three were awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union (the highest distinction). Despite all the awards, the unit is largely... more » forgot now. This book looks at the history of one of the most daring aviations units ever commissioned.« less