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Heroines of the Soviet Union 1941-45

By Christa Hook , Henry Sakaida

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
2003
ISBN
9781841765983, 1841765988
Open Library ID
OL8922528M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
13 MB (13451407 bytes)
Series
Elite
Edition
1St Edition
Pages
35\35
Time added
2010-02-18 13:16:04
Военные дисциплины;Оружие и военная техника;Osprey

Description

When the Great Patriotic War began many women volunteered for the armed forces, but most of them were rejected. They were steered towards nursing or other supportive roles. Many determined women managed to enter combat by first volunteering as field medics and nurses, then simply picking up a gun during the battle, and charging boldly into the line of fire. In the area of aviation, women also contributed greatly to the war effort. In rickety biplanes, they flew bombing missions at night, without parachutes; their only protection was the darkness. This book tells the stories of the brave women that were awarded the Soviet Union's most prestigious title - Hero of the Soviet Union - for their bravery in protecting their homeland.

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