How an all-female Soviet regiment became the feared Night Witches of World War II
In short: Facing the 1941 Nazi invasion, the Red Army broke gender barriers by forming the 588th Night Bomber Regiment. These women flew wooden biplanes on night raids so effective that German troops dubbed them the Night Witches. This video explores how they weaponized outdated technology to haunt the enemy.
The 588th Night Bomber Regiment was an all-female unit established in 1941 after the German invasion of the Soviet Union. Despite flying outdated, wooden biplanes, the pilots successfully executed daring night bombing runs against German forces.
The unit's nickname, Night Witches, originated from the terror they inspired in German troops. By turning their aircraft's limitations into tactical advantages, these young women became a persistent threat throughout the war.
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