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Stonewall of the West: Patrick Cleburne and the Civil War (Modern War Studies (Paperback))

DOC Stonewall of the West: Patrick Cleburne and the Civil War (Modern War Studies (Paperback)) by Craig L. Symonds in History

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The Soviet Union was the first nation to allow women pilots to fly combat missions. During World War II the Red Air Force formed three all-female units—grouped into separate fighter; dive bomber; and night bomber regiments—while also recruiting other women to fly with mostly male units. Their amazing story; fully recounted for the first time by Reina Pennington; honors a group of fearless and determined women whose exploits have not yet received the recognition they deserve. Pennington chronicles the creation; organization; and leadership of these regiments; as well as the experiences of the pilots; navigators; bomb loaders; mechanics; and others who made up their ranks; all within the context of the Soviet air war on the Eastern Front. These regiments flew a combined total of more than 30;000 combat sorties; produced at least thirty Heroes of the Soviet Union; and included at least two fighter aces. Among their ranks were women like Marina Raskova ("the Soviet Amelia Earhart"); a renowned aviator who persuaded Stalin in 1941 to establish the all-women regiments; the daredevil "night witches" who flew ramshackle biplanes on nocturnal bombing missions over German frontlines; and fighter aces like Liliia Litviak; whose twelve "kills" are largely unknown in the West. She also tells the story of Alexander Gridnev; a fighter pilot twice arrested by the Soviet secret police before he was chosen to command the women's fighter regiment. Pennington draws upon personal interviews and the Soviet archives to detail the recruitment; training; and combat lives of these women. Deftly mixing anecdote with analysis; her work should find a wide readership among scholars and buffs interested in the history of aviation; World War II; or the Russian military; as well as anyone concerned with the contentious debates surrounding military and combat service for women.


#791540 in Books 1997-04-08Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.01 x .77 x 6.05l; 1.05 #File Name: 0700609342340 pages


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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A very interesting and hnorable manBy eclecticmnVery interesting bio; from childhood in Ireland to his death at Franklin. The battles were described in detail; which I enjoyed.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent BookBy Charles M. LambEveryone should read this book that has any fascination with Lincoln's War.I personally highly regard Patrick Cleburne. People should study him as a moral example of how to live their lives.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book on one of the great Confederate generalsBy KepperExcellent book on one of the great Confederate generals. Detailed accounts of his life and times before and during the war. His death at Franklin was so unnecessary and it underlined his conviction to fight and die with his men. A true American hero.

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