Night Witches at War

The Soviet Women Pilots of World War II

By: Bruce Berglund, Trevor Goring

Narrated by: Anonymous

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.

©2020 Bruce Berglund, Trevor Goring (P)2019 Capstone Publishers, Inc.

1942

Women are amazing. They were doubted as far as masculine capabilities back then and even today. The world is changing though!

Intended for Children?

This very short piece of dramatic instruction was apparently meant to familiarize young children with the heroic efforts of Soviet women in WWII. It is likely intended to augment the current fascination and experimentation in all things Soviet.

Probably meant for junior high kids

Good story but no depth to it. Not too helpful if your older than 12