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9. The Night Witches
The Night Witches: Soviet Women's Bravery in WWII
In this episode of She Changed History, Simon and Vicky explore the remarkable story of the Night Witches, an all-female Soviet bomber regiment during World War II. The episode details the challenges these women faced, from ill-fitting uniforms to outdated equipment, and showcases their unmatched bravery and resilience. It highlights key figures like Marina Raskova, the 'Mother of the Night Witches,' and delves into their tactics, contributions, and the legacy they left. This fascinating recount shatters stereotypes and celebrates the extraordinary courage of these female aviators who significantly impacted the course of the war.
Send your stories to: [email protected]
Sources are:
My Favorite Murder podcast Episode 406
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ykh158XwyxOWmDGyDOtZe
“The Little-Known Story of the Night Witches, an All-Female Force in WWII” by Eric Grundhauser (Vanity Fair) 2015
“Marina Raskova and the Night Witches” by Rachele Momi (Grey Dynamics) 2022
“Night Witches: The Female Russian Combat Unions of the Sky” by Jessie-Lee Smith (The Collector) 2023
“Who Were The Soviet Night Witches?” by Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi (Discover
Magazine) 2022
“The Soviet Night Witches” blog post, no author listed (Wright Museum of WWII) 2020
“Marina Raskova” (Wikipedia)
“Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union” no author listed (Imperial War Museums)
“Nadezhda Popova, WWII ‘Night Witch,’ Dies at 91” by Douglas Martin (New York
Times) 2013
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Meet the Enthusiastic Ceramicist
01:18 Welcome to She Changed History
02:04 The Night Witches: WWII's Fearless Female Pilots
02:44 Research and Sources on the Night Witches
03:11 Redefining the Image of Witches
03:37 The Soviet Union's WWII Context
06:43 Marina Raskova: The Mother of the Night Witches
11:38 Formation of the Female Aviation Regiments
16:07 Challenges Faced by the Night Witches
17:34 The Outdated Equipment of Female Pilots
18:33 Challenges Faced by Female Pilots
20:28 Tactical Innovations and Night Missions
22:38 Recognition and Legacy of the Night Witches
25:08 Heroic Stories and Unyielding Spirit
29:47 Impact and Modern-Day Comparisons
35:47 Conclusion and Reflections
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By Cara Gardner, Simon Hurley and Vicky PayneThe Night Witches: Soviet Women's Bravery in WWII
In this episode of She Changed History, Simon and Vicky explore the remarkable story of the Night Witches, an all-female Soviet bomber regiment during World War II. The episode details the challenges these women faced, from ill-fitting uniforms to outdated equipment, and showcases their unmatched bravery and resilience. It highlights key figures like Marina Raskova, the 'Mother of the Night Witches,' and delves into their tactics, contributions, and the legacy they left. This fascinating recount shatters stereotypes and celebrates the extraordinary courage of these female aviators who significantly impacted the course of the war.
Send your stories to: [email protected]
Sources are:
My Favorite Murder podcast Episode 406
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ykh158XwyxOWmDGyDOtZe
“The Little-Known Story of the Night Witches, an All-Female Force in WWII” by Eric Grundhauser (Vanity Fair) 2015
“Marina Raskova and the Night Witches” by Rachele Momi (Grey Dynamics) 2022
“Night Witches: The Female Russian Combat Unions of the Sky” by Jessie-Lee Smith (The Collector) 2023
“Who Were The Soviet Night Witches?” by Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi (Discover
Magazine) 2022
“The Soviet Night Witches” blog post, no author listed (Wright Museum of WWII) 2020
“Marina Raskova” (Wikipedia)
“Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union” no author listed (Imperial War Museums)
“Nadezhda Popova, WWII ‘Night Witch,’ Dies at 91” by Douglas Martin (New York
Times) 2013
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Meet the Enthusiastic Ceramicist
01:18 Welcome to She Changed History
02:04 The Night Witches: WWII's Fearless Female Pilots
02:44 Research and Sources on the Night Witches
03:11 Redefining the Image of Witches
03:37 The Soviet Union's WWII Context
06:43 Marina Raskova: The Mother of the Night Witches
11:38 Formation of the Female Aviation Regiments
16:07 Challenges Faced by the Night Witches
17:34 The Outdated Equipment of Female Pilots
18:33 Challenges Faced by Female Pilots
20:28 Tactical Innovations and Night Missions
22:38 Recognition and Legacy of the Night Witches
25:08 Heroic Stories and Unyielding Spirit
29:47 Impact and Modern-Day Comparisons
35:47 Conclusion and Reflections