Season 2 Witness of the Times Episode 2 (Marina Raskova & The Night Witches)

 Witness of The Times – Season 2, Episode 2: Marina Raskova & the Night Witches

Hi folk’s, Marc here. In this powerful episode of Witness of The Times, Dr. Bruce Baker takes us on an unforgettable journey into the extraordinary lives of the 588th Night Bomber Regiment—better known as the Night Witches—and the trailblazing Soviet pilot Marina Raskova, who made their missions possible. Following last episode’s exploration of Mary Edwards Walker, the only female recipient of the U.S. Congressional Medal of Honor, we now shift from the battlefields of the American Civil War to the icy skies of World War II’s Eastern Front.

Through gripping narration and historical insights, Dr. Baker reveals how, despite centuries of exclusion from direct combat roles, women in the Soviet Union broke barriers to become frontline aviators. These fearless women piloted fragile, open-cockpit biplanes in daring night raids that terrorized German forces and earned them a chilling nickname from their enemies: the Night Witches. This episode honors the courage, ingenuity, and indomitable spirit of the women who defied expectations and changed history. Welcome to Witness of the Times.

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Credits:

• Executive Producers: Marc Veazey and Dr. Bruce Baker
• Music: Jorgen Hallberg
• Hosts: Marc Veazey and Dr. Bruce Baker

Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey through history with Witness of The Times. We can't wait to share more enthralling stories with you in upcoming episodes.