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. 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. 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. Brief Summary of Book: A Thousand Sisters: The Heroic Airwomen of the Soviet Union in World War II by Elizabeth Wein Here is a quick description and cover image of book A Thousand Sisters: The Heroic Airwomen of the Soviet Union in World War IIwritten by Elizabeth Weinwhich was published in January 22, 2019. Many of them were in their teens when they went to war. A Thousand Sisters The Heroic Airwomen of the Soviet Union in World War II By Elizabeth Wein On Sale: Janu10.99 Now: 8.79 Spend 49 on print products and get FREE shipping at HC. Some of these young women perished in flames. Show more Genres NonfictionHistoryWorld War IIHistoricalWarRussia Audiobook. Led by Marina Raskova, these three regiments, including the 588 th Night Bomber Regiment - nicknamed the 'night witches' - faced intense pressure and obstacles both in the sky and on the ground. 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. Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist! 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.

A Thousand Sisters by Elizabeth Wein