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HEROINES OF THE SOVIET UNION 1941-45
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| By: |
Henry Skaida, Christa Hook (Illus), Henry Sakaida |
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Paperback |
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£14.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1841765988 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781841765983 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
20 May, 2003 |
| Series: |
Elite No. 90 |
| Pages: |
64 |
| Description: |
This title tells the story of the women that fought for the Soviet Union during the Great Patriotic War (World War II). They fought in many roles including snipers, partisans and fighter pilots. A detailed table is included which lists every woman that was awarded the Hero of the Soviet Union. |
| Synopsis: |
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 won the Soviet Union's most prestigious medal - the Hero of the Soviet Union - for their bravery in protecting their homeland. |
| Illustrations: |
55 b&w and 8 colour illustrations |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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