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Night Witches: Soviet Women Pilots Who Defied the Nazis
History
Harsh Valecha · · 2 min

Night Witches: Soviet Women Pilots Who Defied the Nazis

The Night Witches were an all‑female Soviet bomber regiment that flew daring night raids against German forces from 1942 to 1945. Using plywood Polikarpov Po‑2 biplanes and stealth tactics, they shattered stereotypes and delivered crucial disruption to the Nazi war machine.

#World War II #Night Witches #Soviet Union
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Night Witches: Soviet Women Pilots Who Changed WWII
History
Harsh Valecha · · 2 min

Night Witches: Soviet Women Pilots Who Changed WWII

The Night Witches were an all‑female Soviet bomber regiment that flew daring night missions against Nazi Germany. Their stealthy Polikarpov Po‑2 raids shattered enemy morale and proved the strategic value of women in combat.

#Night Witches #World War II #Soviet Air Force
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