Night Witches: The Amazing Story of Russia's Women Pilots in WWII
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Book Overview
In 1941, as Nazi hordes swept east into the Soviet Union, a desperte call went out for women to join the Russian air force. The result--three entire regiments of women pilots and bombers--was a phenomenon unmatched in World II. Through interviews with these courageous pilots, the author uncovers their story. Soon to be a major motion picture.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0897332881
ISBN13:9780897332880
Release Date:June 1990
Publisher:Academy Chicago Publishers
Length:272 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Exciting and entertaining
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Although this book does not claim to be a concise history, it is what it sets out to be. It is a collection of the accounts of the Russian woman pilots themselves. I was drawn to them on a personal level, and I could almost feel what they are feeling. Some of the reviewers here are criticizing it because it is not what one would normally expect from a history book, but those critisms are out of order, in my opinion. If you want a dry, boring history book, look elsewhere. If you want something fun and interesting to read, this book is top notch.
A Book You'll Be Glad You Read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
The unusual title of the book may cause you to pass it by but don't. It is a book not to be missed if you are interested in aviation, or WWII, or women's causes, or courage itself. Spielberg could take this book and make a first-class movie from it. The descriptions of events and people are realistic and full of life and not just told in a dry statistical manner. The name of the book comes from what the Germans called the women pilots who bombed their positions at night.
OUTSTANDING
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Buy it. Buy it now. Hit the little one-click button up to the right there. This is an outstanding book. Written in the words of the women who flew, and in the back photos of each of them today. This is one of the best books I have read in a decade.
An exceptional account of Wartime confrontation
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is a literal account of air combat, under the most trying circumstances. People fighting for the existence of their Nation and Culture retell their story. An absolute must read.
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