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The Night Witches and Other Warrior Women of World War II
As was the case throughout most of history, fighting during the Second World War was mostly a male occupation. However, “mostly” is not the same as “all”, and during the course of the conflict, hundreds of thousands of women took up arms and participated directly in combat. Many fought as partisans in Eastern Europe and …
https://historycollection.com/the-night-witches-and-other-warrior-women-of-world-war-ii/The Night Witches: The Female Russian Bomb Squad that Terrorized the Nazis During WWII
In the United States, the history of the Women’s Air Service Pilots (WASP) is reasonably well known, and their heroics are celebrated. Far less is written about their Russian counterparts, the Night Witches of the 588th Night Bomber Regiment. From 1942 to 1945, this all-female squadron dropped 23,000 tons of bombs and was feared by …
https://historycollection.com/night-witches-women-russian-bomb-squad-terrorized-nazis-ww2/Horrific Facts from History that Will Invade Nightmares
History is full of horrific but frequently overlooked moments. Take Vlad the Impaler, a real-life medieval ruler whose dark reputation inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula. He did not suck blood. He impaled people instead – by the thousands. Vlad was so scary that he once frightened an army of invaders into retreat when he lined the …
https://historycollection.com/horrific-facts-from-history-that-will-invade-nightmares/18 Spooky Native American Monsters That Will Keep You Awake At Night
Every single civilization and society on Earth has enjoyed an array of mythical creatures, many of which take the form of scary monsters. Whether designed to frighten or entertain children, to impart an important cautionary moral lesson through metaphor and allegory, or manufactured from genuine fear, Native Americans are no exception to this universal cultural …
https://historycollection.com/18-spooky-native-american-monsters-that-will-keep-you-awake-at-night/The Pendle Witches: 12 Disturbing Details About the Notorious 17th Century Witch Trials
On August 20, 1612, the single largest trial of witches in English history concluded at the Summer Assises in Lancaster Castle. In April of that year, twelve people from the Pendle area were arrested and charged with witchcraft. Of the eleven who survived to go to trial, all were found guilty. Of those eleven, ten …
https://historycollection.com/pendle-witches-twelve-steps-gallows/The Most Notable Fighter Aces of World War II
Arguably the most famous fighter pilot in history, Germany’s Manfred von Richthofen shot down 80 enemy airplanes during World War I. That total made the Red Baron the leading fighter ace of the war, with more kills than any other pilot of any nation. When compared to the fighter aces of the Second World War, …
https://historycollection.com/fighter-aces-of-world-war-ii/The Hardcore Women of World War II Knew How to Take Care of Business
History’s greatest conflict, the Second World War saw its fair share of women taking part in and participating in the shaping of events. From support roles at the home front, to serving on the front lines or even behind enemy lines, following are thirty-five things about some of the women of WWII. 35. One of …
https://historycollection.com/the-hardcore-women-of-world-war-ii/A Ballerina Who Stabbed an SS Guard With a Stiletto and Other Historic Rebels
During World War II, the anti-fascist resistance in occupied Europe took on many forms and came in different groupings and sizes. There were lone-wolf actors, small cells, and battalion and regimental-sized groupings numbering in the hundreds or thousands. One common feature among resistance members was a detestation of the occupation. Another commonality was the courage …
https://historycollection.com/a-ballerina-who-stabbed-an-auschwitz-guard-with-a-stiletto-and-other-historic-rebels/The Women Who Inspired the World Despite Being Put Down
During times when the present is bleak and the future appears frightening a glance at the past often provides solace. Throughout history, inspirational people assessed conditions which intimidated, and took action to overcome them. Some have been political or societal leaders, some scientists and researchers, and some simply people going about their daily lives, refusing …
https://historycollection.com/the-women-who-inspired-the-world-despite-being-put-down/This All Black Female Battalion Played A Significant Role In Europe During World War II
During the Civil War, women disguised themselves as men to fight in battle. For the majority of women, the disguises worked as many of them were only found out to be men when they had died in battle. All this would change for women during the First World War when they were legally allowed to …
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