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Soviet Snipers on the Eastern Front
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Sep 30, 2020
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Podcast episode
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In many countries, including Britain, women were banned from taking part in active combat operations during the Second World War. In the Soviet Union, however, declarations of equality meant that as well as having the right to vote and to work in government, women were able to fly on the front lines and become snipers. Lyuba Vinogradova, Russian historian and author, joined Dan to discuss her book Avenging Angels: Soviet women snipers on the Eastern front (1941–45). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Sep 30, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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