1999, ISBN: 1841765988

[EAN: 9781841765983], Neubuch, [PU: Osprey], ELITE - 20TH CENTURY WORLD WAR II, Osprey Elite - 20th Century - World War II Heroines of the Soviet Union - 1941-45 (MINT/New)Manufacturer: O… Mehr…

[EAN: 9781841765983], Neubuch, [PU: Osprey], ELITE - 20TH CENTURY WORLD WAR II, Osprey Elite - 20th Century - World War II Heroines of the Soviet Union - 1941-45 (MINT/New)Manufacturer: OspreyProduct Line: Elite - 20th Century - World War IIType: SoftcoverCode: OSPELI090Copyright Date: 2003Author: Henry SakaidaPage Count: 64Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is MINT/New. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product 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., Books<

ISBN: 9781841765983

Osprey's examination of Soviet women who fought in World War II (1939-1945). When the Great Patriotic War began, many women volunteered for the armed forces, but most of them were rejecte… Mehr…

Osprey's examination of Soviet women who fought in World War II (1939-1945). 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. Trade Books>Trade Paperback>Military History>WWII>WWII, Bloomsbury USA Core >1<