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The Night Witches of WWII

During WWII, the all-female Soviet 588th Night Bomber Regiment, known as the "Night Witches," flew over 23,000 sorties using outdated biplanes. They cut their engines while approaching targets to silently glide in before releasing bombs, terrifying the Germans. Despite meager resources, they became one of the most highly decorated units, earning their nickname for the magical silence of their attacks.
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