The Night Witches
How did Soviet female pilots revolutionize night combat?
4.4 (11)
42 mins
Explore the inspiring true story of the 588th Night Bomber Regiment, an all-female Soviet unit that flew dangerous nighttime missions in World War II. Discover how these daring pilots cut their engines to glide silently over targets in flimsy wooden biplanes, striking fear into enemy forces below. Learn about the immense bravery and extraordinary skill that allowed these young women to become one of the most decorated aerial regiments in history.
Ep 1:
The Enemy Named Them Witches
German soldiers feared a sound in the dark skies above the Eastern Front—unaware it belonged to teenage Soviet women. Discover how Marina Raskova's defiance birthed the legendary 588th Night Bomber Regiment.
Ep 2:
The Coffin That Learned to Fly
Armed with obsolete crop dusters and raw courage, the Night Witches turned every weakness into a weapon. Step inside their silent-glide attacks and the brutal human cost hidden behind each nightly sortie.
Ep 3:
Blood, Fire, and the Long Road to Berlin
One catastrophic night shattered the illusion of invincibility, as searchlights became death traps and friends vanished in flames. Follow the regiment's harrowing journey from Stalingrad's ashes to the gates of Berlin.
Ep 4:
Forgotten Heroes, Immortal Stars
Decorated beyond any other bomber regiment, yet barred from victory parades and erased by Cold War politics—the Night Witches' legacy nearly vanished. Discover how one astronomer-poet's story finally reached the stars.
Discussions (5)
Geoffrey
Level 3 · 6 days agoTeenage girls in crop dusters traumatizing the Wehrmacht. Slay.
Cort
Level 10 · 6 days agoGirls bombed while pregnant tho 👀
Devin
Level 5 · 6 days agoThe Po-2 being 'too slow to shoot down' isn't really accurate. German fighters absolutely did shoot them down, July 31st 1943 proved that. 4 planes in one night.
