The Night Witches | WWII Female Pilots Who Terrorized Nazis!

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Meet the Night Witches, the fearless all-female Soviet pilots of WWII who struck fear into the Nazis! Officially known as the 588th Night Bomber Regiment, these women flew outdated Polikarpov Po-2 biplanes on daring night missions. Using a unique tactic, they cut their engines to glide silently over enemy lines, dropping bombs that caused chaos among German forces. The Germans were so terrified that they nicknamed them “Night Witches,” likening the sound of their planes to broomsticks in the night. Despite limited equipment, they completed over 30,000 missions, becoming one of the most highly decorated units in the Soviet Air Force. Their bravery redefined what it meant to be a pilot during the war!

[@AwethentiquePtyLtd]

I’m still stumped as to how they knew ww2 would be the sequel to ww1. Did they know this was a franchise from the beginning

[@TheWraithTavernHistoryonTap]

Ah, the sequel that no one asked for but everyone got! I guess they were just really committed to the 'World War' franchise!

[@toodaloo-the-roo236]

Why have I never heard about this! This is fantastic to learn.

[@TheWraithTavernHistoryonTap]

I know, right?! It’s wild what you can learn sometimes. So glad you’re digging it!

[@8bitchiptune420]

Because they were Soviets and the USA didn’t have women fighting for them.

[@TheWraithTavernHistoryonTap]

@@8bitchiptune420 That seems very plausible to me as well, thanks for your comment.🙂

[@snappyc_bg8697]

night bomber regiment 588

[@TheWraithTavernHistoryonTap]

Night Bomber Regiment 588: proof that when it comes to flying under the radar, some ladies just take it to a whole new level!

[@K2L1N]

I know half of history becouse "Sabaton" that band can make you patriotic about the country you dont even live in. 🔥

[@TheWraithTavernHistoryonTap]

It's amazing how music can connect us to history and cultures from around the world! Sabaton definitely has a way of making history feel alive.

[@jamesbugbee9026]

Need 2 diss the Po-2, do U?

[@TheWraithTavernHistoryonTap]

Thanks for engaging with the video! Let’s hear your thoughts on the Po-2; I was just providing the facts!

[@jorelvaaz2087]

The world using every able body to defeat the enemy while the US telling women and black man they were not good enough. Incredible

[@TheWraithTavernHistoryonTap]

Incredible indeed! It’s like everyone else is running a marathon while some are still stuck at the starting line.

[@johnr8820]

Women were in the factories making the supplies and weapons for war….women shouldn’t be in combat. It’s not that they can’t fight..they just shouldn’t be in that position if given a choice. They should be protected.

[@jorelvaaz2087]

@@johnr8820 history says different

[@johnr8820]

@@jorelvaaz2087 how so? Because the USSR deployed women to fight the largest invading force of all time? That’s your argument? Just because these ladies were successful, you think women should be continued to put in harms way? And killed by men? You’re okay with women getting their limbs and insides spilled out? and You must hate women with that logic..

[@DebbieDeb333]

Brave souls

[@TheWraithTavernHistoryonTap]

Indeed! It takes a lot of courage for what these female pilots did during WW II. Thank you for your comment and sharing your thoughts!

[@bobmarley1686]

Double You Double You Twoo 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@zechariahlea2317]

At least it didn’t say Polly Carpov

[@TheWraithTavernHistoryonTap]

Thanks for the comment! I’m glad you found some humor in it-thanks for your comment.

[@andrewbirch4726]

Using the po2 in war thunder tn 😭

[@TheWraithTavernHistoryonTap]

How is that working out for you? Thanks for your comment!

[@ashkinn5405]

Badass

[@TheWraithTavernHistoryonTap]

Heck yeah! Thank you for your comment!

[@trickedouttech321]

There is some truth to this video but a lot of exaggeration as well. However, they were brave ladies that is for sure.

[@TheWraithTavernHistoryonTap]

Thank you for your comment. I also appreciate your feedback. They were brave ladies for sure.