WOMEN IN A WAR ZONE

This book is a vibrant tribute to the Russian women airmen of the Second World War, young girls between the ages of 17 and 25. They were nicknamed the Witches of the Night, the Diabloes, the Falcons, the Furies, sometimes even the Sisters... Under the command of Marina Raskova, three aviation regiments were formed to fight alongside male units. This is an authentic, fascinating tale of valour, self-improvement and feminine sensibility caught up in a ruthless war. These Great Ladies, pilots and navigators have by their courage, their ideals, their youth, conquered the hearts of nations and attracted the respect of the adversary.