'A Thousand Sisters' by Elizabeth E. Wein is a non-fiction account that delves into the historic facts of World War II, focusing on the heroic women defending their motherland. It highlights the creation of the first all-female Air Force brigade and their success as defenders. interweaves personal stories of the women with the overall stories of the three regiments, providing context within the larger scope of the war and exploring the use of women in combat. The writing style is described as empowering, wonderful, and awe-inspiring, showcasing the toughness and sacrifices of these remarkable women.
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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. Led by Marina Raskova, these three regiments, including the 588th Night Bomber Regiment-nicknamed the "night witches"-faced intense pressure and obstacles both in the sky and on the ground. Some of these young women perished in flames. Many of them were in their teens when they went to war.
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. 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.
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.
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