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THE NIGHT WITCHES OF WWII

11/13/2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Author Brooks Carver brings to light the story of the first all-female air force to fly combat missions in World War II. The “Night Witches” as they were called by German pilots, were young 18-to-23 year-old Russian women who risked their lives to fly dangerous night missions. Carver is the author of Daughters of the Steppes: The Night Witches of World War II.

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Date:
11/13/2019
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Venue

Rock Island Public Library
401 19th St
Rock Island, IL 61201 United States
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(309) 732-7323
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