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A Thousand Sisters
A Thousand Sisters: The Heroic Airwomen of the Soviet Union in World War II | Elizabeth Wein
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The gripping true story of the only women to fly in combat in World War II—from Elizabeth Wein, award-winning author of Code Name Verity In the early years of World War II, Josef Stalin issued an order that made the Soviet Union the first country in the world to allow female pilots to fly in combat. Led by Marina Raskova, these three regiments, including the 588th Night Bomber Regiment—nicknamed the “night witches”—faced intense pressure and obstacles both in the sky and on the ground. Some of these young women perished in flames. Many of them were in their teens when they went to war. This is the story of Raskova’s three regiments, women who enlisted and were deployed on the front lines of battle as navigators, pilots, and mechanics. It is the story of a thousand young women who wanted to take flight to defend their country, and the woman who brought them together in the sky. Packed with black-and-white photographs, fascinating sidebars, and thoroughly researched details, A Thousand Sisters is the inspiring true story of a group of women who set out to change the world, and the sisterhood they formed even amid the destruction of war.
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actualdisneyprincess
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Finally getting around to reading this after having had it checked out since October 2020. 😂😬 It‘s so fascinating f though, so I‘m making quick work of it; what incredible women. #athousandsisters #theheroicairwomenofthesovietunioninworldwarii #elizabethwein #marinaraskova #raskovasregiments #femalepilots #badasswomenofhistory

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MallenNC
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Another day, another book! I just have time to start this one but I think it will be good. It‘s nonfiction geared to a YA audience, which is new to me.

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BookladyOnTheMove

ALA 2020 YA Nonfiction Finalist

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lahousewyfe
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One of my favorite authors writing about the heroic women pilots of Russia during WWII. I love learning about these women but the writing style always gets a bit choppy. I think it's because of the language in the translations, but I could be wrong. However, this book was inspiring and I thoroughly enjoyed it.

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lahousewyfe
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Ever heard of the night witches? Female Russian pilots during WWII flew combat missions against the Nazis, mainly (only?) at night. Elizabeth Wein's latest came in on pre-order last night. Now I'm waiting for my honey at the hospital and reading about these courageous ladies.

PS - I ordered this book and one other before I decided on my book fast for 2019, so they don't count. At least, that's what I'm telling myself....

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Kelly
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I wanted read this the second it was announced. I love the history of the Night Witches.

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