Soviet Women in Combat
by Anna Krylova
"A History of Violence on the Eastern Front"
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Soviet Women in Combat by Anna Krylova
Details
War:
World War II
Perspective:
Infantry
Military Unit:
Red Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Europe
Published Date:
2011
ISBN13:
9781107699403
Summary
Soviet Women in Combat examines the experiences of approximately 800,000 Soviet women who served as combatants during World War II on the Eastern Front. Anna Krylova challenges conventional narratives about these women fighters, moving beyond simple stories of heroism or victimhood. The book explores how these women navigated violence, military culture, and their roles as soldiers in the Red Army. Krylova uses archival sources and personal accounts to analyze the complex relationship between gender, warfare, and Soviet ideology, offering fresh perspectives on women's agency and identity in one of history's most brutal conflicts.
