During WWII, a Russian woman named Lyudmila Pavlichenko played a major part in the war for Russia and the Allies. Her story is truly amazing, but sadly often untold. In our first episode, we share her tale spotlighting her time in the army and focusing on an unlikely friendship which stood the test of time.

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Story Sources:
"'Lady Death' of the Red Army: Lyudmila Pavlichencko." The National WWII Museum, 22 March 2021, https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/lady-death-red-army-lyudmila-pavlichenko.

King, Gilbert. "Eleanor Roosevelt and the Soviet Sniper." Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Feb. 2013, https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/eleanor-roosevelt-and-the-soviet-sniper-23585278/.

Pitogo, Heziel. "Lyudmila Pavlichenko Was the Most Successful Female Sniper Ever With 309 Kills!" War History Online, 9 Sept. 2016, https://www.warhistoryonline.com/world-war-ii/lyudmila-pavlichenko-sniper.html.

Whistler, Simon. "Lyudmila Pavlichenko - The Extraordinary Sniper." Biographics, YouTube, 14 May 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjHkik2cYMQ.