The Night Witches Who Haunted German Troops on the Eastern Front
Flying outdated wooden biplanes under cover of darkness, the women of the Soviet 588th Night Bomber Regiment carried out thousands of dangerous missions against German forces during World War II. Their silent nighttime approaches helped earn them the legendary nickname “Night Witches,” but the reality of their service was even more remarkable than the stories that followed.
What part of their wartime experience surprised you most?
u/History-Chronicler — 12 days ago